PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS [UEBE0526]

ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM

ALARM GP

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS

UEBE0526-00

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14May2020

U-308

A-256

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Safety	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS
7406		PI11247

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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 "PI11247" 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 "PI11247" 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 vibratory soil compactors. The existing backup alarm may intermittently not operate (be audible) when the machine is placed in propel reverse, resulting in a risk of personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
CCS9	C5200122-00162
CP54B	P5400176-00284
CP56B	P5600362-00670
CP68B	P6800103-00106
CP74B	P7400104-00111
CS54B	CS500455-00830
CS56B	S5600505-00616, 619-780, 782-1021
CS64B	CW600108-00122
CS68B	CS800106-00115
CS74B	CS400115-00127
CS78B	S7800113-00135

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	5834053	ALARM AS-BACK UP
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 if/as necessary and replace the existing backup alarm with the new part number backup alarm.

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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 0.5-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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AVSpare Inc.
9401 85th Avenue North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BACKUP ALARM ON CERTAIN VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - CCS9, CS54B, CP54B, CS56B, CP56B, CS64B, CS68B, CP68B, CS74B, CP74B, and CS78B Vibratory Soil Compactors

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, 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. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 14May2020 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 14May2020 Service Letter