8M2005712 Mercruiser SHIMMING TOOL, Gearcase Pinion

08Jul2009
U-255
A-218
D-222
O-228
TT-37
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE VVA OIL SUPPLY LINE ON CERTAIN C15 TRUCK ENGINES
1307 1105 1130 PI10765
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI10765" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty ClaimDescription Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.
Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI10765" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
PROBLEM
This Product Improvement Program is a Safety Recall in accordance with the US National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The VVA oil line may wear and cause an oil leak, which may result in a fire hazard.
It is a violation of US Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or new or used engine covered by this Safety PIP until the PIP has been completed.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
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