PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PROPEL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PROPEL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR

Usage:

REBE5561-00

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26Oct2009

U-355

A-294

O-322

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PROPEL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR
7610 7620		PI10774

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10774" 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 "PI10774" 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 propel controller software needs to be replaced on certain AP-1055D Asphalt Pavers; and on certain Barber-Greene BG-2455D Asphalt Pavers manufactured by Caterpillar. The existing software can cause unexpected steering response in certain conditions or applications. Unexpected steering response can cause or may result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-1055D	A6P00100-00103, 105-114, 116-125
BG-2455D	BNW00102, 112, 116, 118, 121, 126-146

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3509163	SFWR GP-A3000
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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Use ET to flash the propel control with the listed software. The software can be downloaded from SISWEB. Reference media number KENR5036 section titled "Electronic Control Module (ECM) Flash Program." After flashing in the software, recalibrate and verify proper operation of the machine systems. Reference media number KENR5036 starting with section titled "Calibration - Caterpillar Monitoring System" in order to calibrate the machine systems. If calibration is not successful contact Caterpillar Paving for assistance.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		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 1.0-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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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE PROPEL SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND ON CERTAIN BARBER-GREENE BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR.

MODELS INVOLVED - AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS; AND BARBER-GREENE BG-2455D ASPHALT PAVERS MANUFACTURED BY CATERPILLAR

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The propel controller software needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing software can cause unexpected steering response in certain conditions or applications. Unexpected steering response can cause or may result in personal injury or death. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar 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 26Oct2009 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.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 26Oct2009 Service Letter