PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC ROTATOR ON CERTAIN GSH15 GRAPPLES Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC ROTATOR ON CERTAIN GSH15 GRAPPLES [REBE1771]
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
ROTATOR GP
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC ROTATOR ON CERTAIN GSH15 GRAPPLES
REBE1771-01

11May2007
(Revised 25May2007)


U-183
A-150
D-158
O-169

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC ROTATOR ON CERTAIN GSH15 GRAPPLES

7751 6326
PI31256
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31256" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31256" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your AVSpare product analyst.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the May 11th, 2007 GSH15 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Link GP reference chart within the Action Required. Incorrect link partnumbers have been replaced.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

30Nov2007 31May2008

PROBLEM

Random failure of the GSH15 orange peel grapple rotator occurs within a limited number of operating hours. The result of the failure is a total loss of the rotator.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
GSH15 HGA00100, 102-108, 139, 26000, 30600, 30800, 31200

HGB00101-00103, 105-116, 13900, 14100, 14200, 15000, 15200, 15400, 15700, 16300, 19042

HGK00100-00102, 107-108, 111, 113, 115-147, 149-165, 17500
*******Group  2*******
GSH15  HGN00100, 102-104, 106-123, 128-142
GSH15B  H1J00123, 125-130, 132-137
*******Group  3*******
GSH15  HGL00100-00102, 104, 106-109, 111-113
GSH15B  H1G00123, 125-131
*******Group  4*******
GSH15  HGM00102-00117, 120-130, 132-142, 144-174, 176-186, 188-194
GSH15B  H1H00123-00134, 136-146, 148-172, 174-202, 204-230, 232, 234
*******Group  5*******
GSH15A  H2X00125-00127, 130
GSH15B  H1F00123-00128, 130, 134, 141

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 2947164 ROTATOR GP-MOD
*******Group 2*******
1 2947165 ROTATOR GP-MOD
*******Group 3*******
1 2947164 ROTATOR GP-MOD
*******Group 4*******
1 2947165 ROTATOR GP-MOD
*******Group 5*******
1 2947164 ROTATOR GP-MOD

ACTION REQUIRED

NOTE: Post a copy of the attached Owner Notification Letter at the Dealer Parts Counter as notification of this issue to the unknown owners of the affected products.

Replace 215-6690 or 252-9012 rotator with 294-7164 (4 shell configuration) or 294-7165 (5 shell configuration) Rotator Modification GP.

Ordering of a new Link GP is required as current Link GP does not fit the Rotator Modification GP. Please use enclosed chart to select Link GP needed.

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS (EAME TERITITORY ONLY)

Please use the WT-HEX pricelist to configure your order.
Use enclosed overview to select the correct Link GP to complete your order.
Please provide Service Letter Program number (PI-number) in the ordering NOTES section.
To order a Link GP without a part number known, use order configuration as mentioned below and please provide again Service Letter Program number, Grapple size and excavator details in the ordering NOTES section.
(0G-0007 is a replacement for 000-0000)

0G-6868 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR WORKTOOLS
0G-0007 CWTS CUSTOM PRODUCT ACC QUOTE
03-3192 PACK, FOR TRUCK FOR ATTACHMENTS

Customer grapple should not be disassembled unless both Rotator Modification GP and replacement Link GP are available at dealer site.

Refer to special instructions REHS3176 (AVSpare brand) or REHS3320 (Verachtert brand) for replacement instructions.

Order new media (OMM & PM) when replacement is completed.
A complete list with media numbers is provided.
Choose the correct media numbers according to the prefix of the grapple.
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OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job for Group 1
NOTE: ONE LINK GP CAN BE CLAIMED FOR EACH ROTATOR THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED.

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job for Group 2
NOTE: ONE LINK GP CAN BE CLAIMED FOR EACH ROTATOR THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED.

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job for Group 3
NOTE: ONE LINK GP CAN BE CLAIMED FOR EACH ROTATOR THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED.

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 4*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job for Group 4
NOTE: ONE LINK GP CAN BE CLAIMED FOR EACH ROTATOR THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED.

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 5*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job for Group 5
NOTE: ONE LINK GP CAN BE CLAIMED FOR EACH ROTATOR THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED.


PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFIAVSION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC ROTATOR

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN GSH15 GRAPPLES

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

The Rotator 215-6690 on your GSH15 Orange Peel Grapple needs to be replaced with either Rotator Modification GP 294-7164 (4 tine configuration) or Rotator Modification GP 294-7165 (5 tine configuration). The existing rotator 215-6690 can fail at low operating hours.

You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local AVSpare dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 11May2007 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 11May2007 Service Letter

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