PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C7, C9.3, C13, C15, AND C18 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C7, C9.3, C13, C15, AND C18 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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03Jan2014


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C7, C9.3, C13, C15, AND C18 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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PI32282
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32282" 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 "PI32282" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31Jul2014 31Jan2015

PROBLEM

The engine ECM may reset at engine operating temperature and cause the engine to shut down on certain C7, C9.3, C13, C15, and C18 Industrial Engines.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
C15  LDN01385-01388, 1390-1392
C18  BDN01806
C9.3  D9N04231
*******Group  2*******
C13  RRA07037, 7075, 7077-7078
C15  MCW06282, 6297, 6308-6310
C18  WRH05060, 5067-5068, 5089, 5096-5097, 5099, 5113, 5155-5159, 5162
C7  JTF21632, 21634-21635, 21699-21711, 21742-21755, 21764-21782, 21786, 21789, 21863, 21865, 21867, 21869, 21871, 21873, 21875, 21877, 21879-21885, 21919
*******Group  3*******
C15  JKG01161, 1164-1165
C18  GJE01610-01611, 1618

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 20R1833 CONTROL GP
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.

*******Group 2*******
1 10R5648 CONTROL GP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 43% 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.

*******Group 3*******
1 10R5647 CONTROL GP
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 41% 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

1. Use Caterpillar Electronic Technician(ET) to connect to the ECM in Dual Data link Mode (J1939 and CDL), download a Warranty Report from the ECM, and copy the engines current ECM Configuration. This will save the customers configuration and injector trim codes.

2. In ET, click on the Service drop down menu and select Configuration then Copy Configuration / ECM Replacement. Ensure that the Injector Trim Codes are copied. Save this file to be used later in the procedure.

3. Remove the ECM from the engine and replace it according to parts requirement.

4. Connect to the new ECM with WinFlash. Select the correct Flash file part number and begin the flashing process.

5. After the flash process is complete reconnect with ET. From the Service drop down menu, perform a Copy configuration ECM Replacement and Load from File.

6. Select the previously saved configuration file and program the file into the ECM configuration.

7. Start the engine to ensure proper operation.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 1

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 2

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 3


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.
 
 
 
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) ON CERTAIN C7, C9.3, C13, C15, AND C18 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - C7, C9.3, C13, C15, C18

Dear Cat Product Owner:


The Electronic Control Module (ECM) needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing ECM can cause the engine to shut down. 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. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 03Jan2014 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.



Caterpillar Inc.

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Attached to 03Jan2014 Service Letter

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