PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL GROUP (JOYSTICK BASE) ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, 365CL MH, 365CL OEM, 385C, 385C L, 385C FS, 385CL MH AND 385C OEM EXCAVATORS AND MATERIAL HANDLERS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL GROUP (JOYSTICK BASE) ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, 365CL MH, 365CL OEM, 385C, 385C L, 385C FS, 385CL MH AND 385C OEM EXCAVATORS AND MATERIAL HANDLERS [REBE3501]
OPERATOR STATION
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL GROUP (JOYSTICK BASE) ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, 365CL MH, 365CL OEM, 385C, 385C L, 385C FS, 385CL MH AND 385C OEM EXCAVATORS AND MATERIAL HANDLERS
REBE3501-00

10Apr2008


U-185
A-148
D-141
O-167

 
After Failure Only
  
 Parts stock action needed 

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL GROUP (JOYSTICK BASE) ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, 365CL MH, 365CL OEM, 385C, 385C L, 385C FS, 385CL MH AND 385C OEM EXCAVATORS AND MATERIAL HANDLERS

5705
PS51475
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 "PS51475" 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

30Apr2010

PROBLEM

The existing control group can fail on certain 365CL, 365CL FS, 365CL MH, 365CL OEM, 385C, 385C L, 385C FS, 385CL MH and 385C OEM Excavators and Material Handlers. If the existing control group fails, it can generate logged diagnostics codes (1125-08, 1126-08, 1127-08 or 1128-08), intermittent loss of function or result in mechanical issue (modification of return force).

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
365C L ELC00156-00293

MCS00178-00191, 193-428

MCY00185-00367

MEM00171-00274
365C L FS  PAR00250-00266
365C L MH  GWC00226-00228
385C JCM00175-00177

KBC00201-00240

KKK00123-00172
385C FS EAM00264-00280

MMA00245-00253

T2F00181-00188
385C L EDA00189-00426

KGB00275-00368

SBE00168-00254

T2E00291-00341
385C L MH  WAW00211-00218
*******Group  2*******
365C L OEM  GSZ00101-00103, 116-120, 123-127
385C OEM  MSF00101-00102, 104, 106-107
CIPI  0EM01312-01313, 1397, 1404, 1417, 1479, 1539, 1674-1675, 1682, 1839, 1887, 1891, 1960-1961, 1972-1973

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 2705620 CONT GP-HANDLE
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 2705620 CONT GP-HANDLE
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 ****

Inspect the serial number on all 270-5620 Control Groups that are in dealer parts stock. Refer to Image 1 for the serial number location. If the serial number is below 003615, remove the control group from stock and handle according to the parts disposition. If the serial number is over 003615, it has been built after improvements and should be returned to dealer parts stock.

If not previously removed, remove all 227-7569 Control Groups from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Replace the failed control group with a 270-5620 Control Group that has a serial number greater than 003615. Refer to Image 1 for the serial number location.
Image1

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 
33.0%
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 
33.0%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job for Group 2



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 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE REWORKING UPPER FRAME AND BASE FRAME ON CERTAIN 312C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REMOVING IF NEEDED 10R-4343 CYLINDER PACKS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STICK CYLINDER ON CERTAIN 345B, 345C, 365C L MH, AND 385C L MH EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING MACHINES FROM SERVICE AND INSPECTING/REPLACING CYLINDERS ON CERTAIN 320D, 321D, 324D, 325D, AND 328D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHECKING AND REWORKING THE MACHINE INTERFACE MOUNTING FRAMES ON CERTAIN PC203, PC204, PC205, PC206 AND PC210 COLD PLANERS AND SW60 WHEEL SAWS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STICK ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 305.5 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE STICK ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 305.5 MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE FINAL DRIVES ON CERTAIN 307C AND 308C CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC TANK ON CERTAIN 301.6C AND 301.8C MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE RADIO CONVERTER ON VARIOUS EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HVAC UNIT BLEND DOOR ON CERTAIN MEDIUM WHEEL LOADERS AND FORESTRY MACHINES
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING FAILED CONTROL GROUP HANDLE (177-7711 OR 177-7712) USED ON CERTAIN 312C, 315C, 318C, 319C, 320C, 321C CR, 322C, 325C, 330C, 330C MH, 330C OEM, 365B SERIES II, 365B SERIES II FS, 385B AND 5090B EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING OR COVERING THE EMISSION LEGISLATION LABEL ON CERTAIN C3.3 AND C6.6 ENGINES
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE AM/FM RADIO ON CERTAIN 315D EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE INSPECTION AND POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP ON CERTAIN TURBOCHARGED 414E, 416E, 420E, AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING PRODUCT LINK SOFTWARE
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWING FRAME ON CERTAIN 416E, 420E, AND 430E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCUMULATOR CIRCUIT FOR THE DRIVE MOTOR WHICH IMPROVES THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE TWO-SPEED TRAVEL ON THE W345C WHEELED MATERIAL HANDLER
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING CABS THAT LEAK WATER ON CERTAIN 422E, 428E, 432E, 434E, 442E AND 444E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 434E, 442E, AND 444E BACKHOE LOADERS
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE COUNTERWEIGHT BOLTS ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE WIPER CONTROL ON VARIOUS 312C, 312D, 315C, 315D, 318C, 319C, 319D, 320C, 322C, 323D, 324D, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 345C, 345D, 365C, AND 385C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 163-6785 SWITCH ASSEMBLY, IF FAILED, ON CERTAIN 311C, 312C, 315C, 318C, 319C, 320C, 322C, 325C, AND 330C EXCAVATORS
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE BOOM ON CERTAIN 308C CR MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS