PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 207-6464 OR 245-5253 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, 5090B, 385C, 385CL, 385C FS, 385CL MH HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS AND 385B AND 385C OEM PRODUCTS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 207-6464 OR 245-5253 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, 5090B, 385C, 385CL, 385C FS, 385CL MH HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS AND 385B AND 385C OEM PRODUCTS [REBE2968]
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
SUPPORT GP
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 207-6464 OR 245-5253 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, 5090B, 385C, 385CL, 385C FS, 385CL MH HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS AND 385B AND 385C OEM PRODUCTS
REBE2968-00

28Mar2008


U-156
A-125
D-118
O-139

 
After Failure Only
  
 Parts stock action needed 

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 207-6464 OR 245-5253 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, 5090B, 385C, 385CL, 385C FS, 385CL MH HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS AND 385B AND 385C OEM PRODUCTS

5070 0635 5057
PS51465
NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51465" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from parts stock as soon as possible.

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.


TERMINATION DATE

31Mar2010

PROBLEM

The existing 207-6464 or 245-5253 Support Assembly can fail on certain 385B, 385BL, 5090B, 385C, 385CL, 385C FS, 385CL MH Hydraulic Excavators and 385B and 385C OEM Pproducts. If the existing support assembly fails, it can damage the hoses.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
385C JCM00175-00183

KBC00201-00240

KKK00123-00196
385C FS EAM00264-00286

MMA00245-00259

T2F00181-00188
385C L EDA00189-00470

KGB00275-00416

SBE00168-00304

T2E00291-00341
385C L MH  WAW00211-00220
*******Group  2*******
385B ANS00227-00346

BKF00206-00208

BKX00124, 141, 146, 178

BLY00152-00168

CLS00206-00277

RCD00152-00276
385B L FDL00151-00283

MYA00291-00292
5090B CLD00312-00350

SJY00106-00107
*******Group  3*******
CIPI  0EM00443, 649, 970-971, 1113, 1148, 1429
*******Group  4*******
385C OEM  MSF00101-00102, 104, 106-109
CIPI  0EM01404, 1539, 1839, 1887, 1891

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 3199778 SUPPORT AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*******Group 2*******
1 3199778 SUPPORT AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*******Group 3*******
1 3199778 SUPPORT AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*******Group 4*******
1 3199778 SUPPORT AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

****Parts Stock ****

Remove all 207-6464 and 245-5253 Support Assemblies from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Replace the failed 207-6464 Support Assembly for the 385B/5090B or the 245-5253 Support Assembly for the 385C with a new 319-9778 Support Assembly.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

****Parts Stock****

Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 1

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 2

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 3

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 4*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 4



PARTS DISPOSITION

****Parts Stock****
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

****Affected Product****
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

Information System:

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE IDLER GROUP SUPPORT ON CERTAIN 385B, 385C AND 5090B EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FINAL DRIVE CARRIER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 330DL EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE LOWER FRAME TOP RING ON CERTAIN M325D AND M325D L MATERIAL HANDLERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TAPERED PIN AND RELATED HARDWARE FOR THE LOWER SWING FRAME ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR VERIFYING THE SWING DRIVE BOLTS (7X-2576) ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS ARE TORQUED CORRECTLY
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE TAPERED PIN AND RELATED HARDWARE FOR THE LOWER SWING FRAME JOINT ON CERTAIN 416D, 420D, AND 430D BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING TURBOCHARGER CARTRIDGES IN DEALER INVENTORY
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CERTAIN MANUAL PIN GRABBER QUICK COUPLERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE MAIN RELIEF VALVE ON CERTAIN 323D, 324D AND 325D EXCAVATORS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH DITCH CLEANING FRONT PARTS (SUPER LONG REACH)
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 285-1188 JOYSTICK ON CERTAIN 414E INDUSTRIAL LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND TIGHTENING THE LOWER SWING FRAME PIN NUT ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL FILLER TUBE ON CERTAIN M313C AND M315C WHEELED EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STICK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 330D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STICK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 330C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON THE HOE ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ROPS FILM ON CERTAIN 414E INDUSTRIAL LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE SWING DRIVE AND SWING MOTOR GROUP ON CERTAIN 320C AND 320D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BOOM AND THE STICK DRIFT REDUCTION VALVES INSIDE THE MAIN CONTROL VALVE ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ROTATOR GROUP ON CERTAIN VRG20/2 - G310B AND VRG25/2 - G315B DEMOLITION AND SORTING GRAPPLES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FAILED TRACK ADJUSTMENT GROUP ON CERTAIN 385B, 385BL, 5090B, 385C, 385CL, 385CL MH AND 385C FS EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWING DRIVE GROUP ON CERTAIN 315CL EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE TOPS CANOPY ON CERTAIN 303C CR, 303.5C CR, 304C CR AND 305C CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPOSITIONING THE 307-7803 AND 5P-1442 LINES GP-FUEL HOSE ON CERTAIN 320D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWELDING STEPS TO THE LADDER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 325C MH, 325D MH FCR, 330C MH, 330D MH FCR, 345C FM HEEL, 345C MH FCR, AND W345C MH FCR MATERIAL HANDLER AND FORESTRY EXCAVATORS