PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE 7X-7877 STRIP-EDGING ON CERTAIN 320C FM HW, 320C FM ST, 322C FM HW, 322C FM ST, 325C FM HW, 325C FM ST, 330C FM HW AND 330C FM ST FOREST MACHINES AND CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741 AND TK752 T Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE 7X-7877 STRIP-EDGING ON CERTAIN 320C FM HW, 320C FM ST, 322C FM HW, 322C FM ST, 325C FM HW, 325C FM ST, 330C FM HW AND 330C FM ST FOREST MACHINES AND CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741 AND TK752 TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS [REBE1825]
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE 7X-7877 STRIP-EDGING ON CERTAIN 320C FM HW, 320C FM ST, 322C FM HW, 322C FM ST, 325C FM HW, 325C FM ST, 330C FM HW AND 330C FM ST FOREST MACHINES AND CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741 AND TK752 T
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE 7X-7877 STRIP-EDGING ON CERTAIN 320C FM HW, 320C FM ST, 322C FM HW, 322C FM ST, 325C FM HW, 325C FM ST, 330C FM HW AND 330C FM ST FOREST MACHINES AND CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741 AND TK752 TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

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PI10586
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10586" 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 "PI10586" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.



PROBLEM

The 7X-7877 Strip-Edging needs to be installed on the 244-3248 Angle Plate of certain 320C FM HW, 320C FM ST, 322C FM HW, 322C FM ST, 325C FM HW, 325C FM ST, 330C FM HW and 330C FM ST Forest Machines and TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741 and TK752 Track Feller Bunchers. The existing 244-3248 Angle Plate can cause personal injury if the operator makes contact with the plate while entering or exiting the cab.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
320C FM HW  SAH01001-01109, 1113-1116, 1118-1124
320C FM ST  TBR01001-01020
322C FM HW C3R01001-01023

LAR01001-01047
322C FM ST  M2H01001-01005
325C FM HW M2K01001-01014

S3M01001-01017
325C FM ST  G1L01001
330C FM HW B1K01001-01023

B4N01001-01017
330C FM ST  B3M01001
TK711  10100245-00259, 261-268
TK721  10200345-00362
TK722  10300445-00460
TK732  10400545-00549
TK741  20200225-00231
TK752  30200425

PARTS NEEDED

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Part Number Description
46 7X7877 STRIP-EDGING

ACTION REQUIRED

Install an 18 inch (46 cm) piece of 7X-7877 Strip-Edging to the bottom edge of the 244-3248 Angle Plate, on the opposite side of the door strut mount. The 244-3248 Angle Plate is located at the top of the cab doorway. The 7X-7877 Strip-Edging fits snug over the metal plate. Please reference the images below.
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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%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job


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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE 7X-7877 STRIP-EDGING

MODELS INVOLVED - 320C FM HW, 320C FM ST, 322C FM HW, 322C FM ST, 325C FM HW, 325C FM ST, 330C FM HW AND 330C FM ST FOREST MACHINES AND CERTAIN TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741 AND TK752 TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:


The cab door top plate needs to be (inspected - reworked) on the products listed below. The top door plate has an abrupt edge that can cause injury if contacted by the operator's head. New production has a rolled edge, machines in the field without the rolled edge should apply the strip edging to mute the sharper edge of the top plate. 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 12Apr2007 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.



AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 12Apr2007 Service Letter

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