PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F, AND AP600F ASPHALT PAVERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F, AND AP600F ASPHALT PAVERS [UEBE0308]

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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F, AND AP600F ASPHALT PAVERS

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09Mar2020

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Safety	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F, AND AP600F ASPHALT PAVERS
7402 7406		PI11240

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NOTE:

AVSpare’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to AVSpare.

NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI11240" 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 "PI11240" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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PROBLEM

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The backup alarm needs to be replaced on certain AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F, and AP600F Asphalt Pavers. The existing backup alarm can have a delay in activation which may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP1000F	AC400323-00365, 367-459
AP1055F	RLM00106-00109 TJ500636-00984
AP600F	AP600153-00209 LR600115-00126
AP655F	MH600277-00438 ML600116-00120 P6500125-00127

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	5797497	ALARM AS-BACKUP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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

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WARNING Read and understand the Operation and Maintenance Manual for safety information and safe working practices before starting this rework procedure.

Refer to the Service Manual as necessary and replace the existing backup alarm with the new part number.

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OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
Australia
New Zealand

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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AVSpare		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 0.6-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F AND AP600F ASPHALT PAVERS

MODELS INVOLVED - AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F and AP600F Asphalt Pavers

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The backup alarm needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing backup alarm can intermittently not sound properly or only "chirp" when the machine is in propel reverse, resulting in a risk of personal injury or death. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.

You may now search for open Safety Service Letters by entering your product serial number(s). Visit the AVS.COM/SAFETY website and click on SUPPORT, then SAFETY SERVICES for more information.

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

AVSpare Inc. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 09Mar2020 when scheduling this service.

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

AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 09Mar2020 Service Letter