PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FLASHING NEW MACHINE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FLASHING NEW MACHINE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS

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May 16, 2005
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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FLASHING NEW MACHINE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS
7610 7620		PI10383

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10383" 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 "PI10383" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

PROBLEM

New machine software needs to be flashed in certain AP-655C and AP-1055D Asphalt Pavers to prevent unexpected propel movement. Unexpected propel movement can occur when the operators station switch is used to change stations and the propel lever has been moved out of neutral at the other station.

Some of these Asphalt Pavers will also require that the engine software be flashed at the same time. The engine software has been revised to improve engine performance.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-655C	AYP00216-242
AP-1055D	FAC00200-220

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to obtain files for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
*	2739972	ENGINE SOFTWARE
*	2750658	MACHINE SOFTWARE
* - Obtain the proper software file(s) from SIS.

ACTION REQUIRED

Follow approved procedures and flash the new software as required.

Flash the new 275-0658-00 Machine Software in AP-655C AYP00216-242 and in AP-1055D FAC00200-220

Flash the new 273-9972-00 Engine Software in AP-1055D FAC00209-220 only.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	1	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1-hour job to flash both files.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999 SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FLASHING NEW MACHINE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN AP-655C AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS MODELS INVOLVED - AP-655C AND AP-1055D ASPHALT PAVERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

Unexpected propel movement can occur when the operators station switch is used to change stations and the propel lever has been moved out of neutral at the other station. Unexpected propel movement can result in serious injury or death. New machine software needs to be flashed in the products listed below to prevent unexpected propel movement.

Some of these products may also require that the engine software be flashed at the same time. The engine software has been revised to improve engine performance.

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 May 16, 2005 when scheduling this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 May 16, 2005 Service Letter