PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 324D, 325D, 330D, AND 345D EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 324D, 325D, 330D, AND 345D EXCAVATORS [REBE4326]
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
LINES GP-BOOM
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 324D, 325D, 330D, AND 345D EXCAVATORS
REBE4326-01

11Sep2008
(Revised 07Oct2008)


U-467
A-423
D-389
O-427

 
Safety
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 324D, 325D, 330D, AND 345D EXCAVATORS

5057 0618 7554
PI10713
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10713" 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 "PI10713" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 11Sep2008 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product, Action Required, Parts Needed, and Rework Procedure.



PROBLEM

The flange on certain hydraulic hose couplings may have been incorrectly brazed. This incorrect operation may lead to failure of the coupling at the flange. The failure of this coupling could result in unexpected high pressure oil leakage and machine movement with the potential for serious injury or death.

The affected machines will need to have the listed hose assemblies replaced with a new hose assembly.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
324D L  JJG00978-00983, 986
*******Group  2*******
325D L A3R01350-01352, 1354-1356, 1358

ERK00207-00210
*******Group  3*******
330D L MWP03148-03168, 3170-3171, 3175, 3178, 3181

R2D00211, 219
*******Group  4*******
345D L EEH00335-00342, 344-351

RAJ00264, 266-270

YEE00268-00271, 275-276

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
4 2270674 HOSE AS
1 2489520 HOSE AS
1 2489521 HOSE AS
2 2927561 HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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*******
4 2270674 HOSE AS
1 2363005 HOSE AS
1 2489882 HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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*******
2 4I3695 HOSE AS (See Note in Action Required)
2 5I3088 HOSE AS (See Note in Action Required)
1 0874932 HOSE AS
1 0874935 HOSE AS
2 0876643 HOSE AS (See Note in Action Required)
4 2391892 HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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*******
2 2125326 HOSE AS (See Note in Action Required)
1 2661079 HOSE AS
2 2927593 HOSE AS (See Note in Action Required)
1 3148081 HOSE AS
1 3148082 HOSE AS
1 3200136 HOSE AS
1 3258854 HOSE AS
1 3258857 HOSE AS
4 3258858 HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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

Replace the affected hoses. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

NOTE: Only certain machines will require the following parts:

330D 4I-3695 Hose Assembly is only required on the 12'-10" (3.9m) stick
330D 087-6643 Hose Assembly is only required on the 10'-6" (3.2m) stick
330D 5I-3088 Hose Assembly is only required on the 8'-4" (2.55m) stick
345D 292-7593 Hose Assembly is only required on the 11'-2" (3.4m) stick
345D 212-5326 Hose Assembly is only required on the 8'-2" (2.5m) stick

NOTE: Hose assemblies or hose couplings in AVSpare parts or dealer inventory are not affected by this issue. This issue only applies to the hose assemblies installed at the factory on the affected product.

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 5.0-hour job for Group 1

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 2

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 3
Note: An additional 1 hour of labor will be allowed if the machine requires replacement of either the 4I-3695 Hose As, the 087-6643 Hose As or the 5I-3088 Hose As

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 5.0-hour job for Group 4
Note: An additional 1 hour of labor will be allowed if the machine requires replacement of either the 292-7593 Hose As or the 212-5326 Hose As


PARTS DISPOSITION

Couplings on the affected hoses should be disposed of and not re-used. Do not attempt to re-use these affected couplings.
 
 
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 REPLACING HOSE ASSEMBLIES ON CERTAIN 324D, 325D, 330D, AND 345D EXCAVATORS

MODELS INVOLVED - 324D, 325D, 330D, AND 345D EXCAVATORS

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:


New hose assemblies need to be installed on the products listed below. The flanges on the hose assemblies were manufactured incorrectly and may fail. A failure of the flange may result in unexpected high-pressure oil leakage and machine movement with the potential for serious injury or death. Do not operate the machine until these hose assemblies have been replaced. 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 11Sep2008 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 11Sep2008 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


Group Number 1  
 
324D Hydraulic Hose Replacement Procedure:

1. Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit before disconnecting any hydraulic lines. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR8646, for additional information.

2. Remove both 292-7561 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 292-7561 Hose Assemblies.
Image1.1.1
 
3. Remove the 248-9520 and 248-9521 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 248-9520 and 248-9521 Hose Assemblies.
Image1.2.1
 
4. Remove all four 227-0674 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 227-0674 Hose Assemblies. The view of the swivel is shown with the carbody swivel guard removed.
Image1.3.1
Image1.3.2
Image1.3.3
 
 
Group Number 2  
 
325D Hydraulic Hose Replacement Procedure:

1. Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit before disconnecting any hydraulic lines. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR8646, for additional information.

2. Remove the 236-3005 Hose Assembly and replace with a new 236-3005 Hose Assembly. This is a view of the left hand side of the boom.
Image2.1.1
 
3. Remove the 248-9882 Hose Assembly and replace with a new 248-9882 Hose Assembly.
Image2.2.1
 
4. Remove all four 227-0674 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 227-0674 Hose Assemblies. The view of the swivel is shown with the carbody swivel guard removed.
Image2.3.1
Image2.3.2
Image2.3.3
 
 
Group Number 3  
 
330D Hydraulic Hose Replacement Procedure:

1. Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit before disconnecting any hydraulic lines. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR8648, for additional information.

2. For 12ft 10in (3.9m) stick, remove both 4I-3695 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 4I-3695 Hose Assemblies.
Image3.1.1
Image3.1.2
 
3. For 10ft 6in (3.2m) stick, remove both 087-6643 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 087-6643 Hose Assemblies.
Image3.2.1
Image3.2.2
 
4. For 8ft 4in (2.55m) stick, remove both 5I-3088 hose assemblies and replace with new 5I-3088 hose assemblies.
Image3.3.1
Image3.3.2
 
5. Remove 087-4932 and 087-4935 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 087-4932 and 087-4935 Hose Assemblies.
Image3.4.1
 
6. Remove all four 239-1892 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 239-1892 Hose Assemblies. The view of the swivel is shown with the carbody swivel guard removed.
Image3.5.1
Image3.5.2
Image3.5.3
 
 
Group Number 4  
 
345D Hydraulic Hose Replacement Procedure:

1. Release the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic circuit before disconnecting any hydraulic lines. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, KENR6775, for additional information.

2. Remove the 314-8081 and 314-8082 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 314-8081 and 314-8082 Hose Assemblies.
Image4.1.1
 
3. Remove the 266-1079 and 325-8854 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 266-1079 and 325-8854 Hose Assemblies.
Image4.2.1
 
4. Remove the 320-0136 and 325-8857 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 320-0136 and 325-8857 Hose Assemblies.
Image4.3.1
 
5. Remove all four 325-8858 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 325-8858 Hose Assemblies.
Image4.4.1
 
6. For 11ft 2in (3.4m) stick, remove both 292-7593 Hose Assemblies and replace with new 292-7593 Hose Assemblies.
Image4.5.1
Image4.5.2
 
7. For 8ft 2in (2.5m) stick, remove both 212-5326 hose assemblies and replace with new 212-5326 hose assemblies.
Image4.6.1
Image4.6.2
 
 

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