PRODUCT IMPROVMENT PROGRAM FOR REFLASHING ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN DV-3126E TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVMENT PROGRAM FOR REFLASHING ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN DV-3126E TRUCK ENGINES

Usage:

REBE1038-01

02Aug2006
(Revised 14Aug2006)


U-581
O-565
TT-504

 
Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVMENT PROGRAM FOR REFLASHING ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN DV-3126E TRUCK ENGINES

1901 1902 7620
PI31127
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31127" 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 "PI31127" 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.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 02Aug2006 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Affected Product.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

28Feb2007 31Aug2007

PROBLEM

New engine software needs to be installed on certain DV-3126E Truck Engines. The new software will provide a customer selectable parameter for the fuel pressure sensor system.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
DV-3126E FML00248-01415

FMM00470-00792, 797-4561

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2960076 Software
1 2960077 Software

ACTION REQUIRED

Flash new engine software (275 HP- 296-0076: 330 HP- 296-0077) into the ECM that will provide a customer parameter that will allow the end user to turn the fuel pressure sensor system on or off as required.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 0.5-hour job


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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVMENT PROGRAM FOR REFLASHING ENGINE SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN DV-3126E TRUCK ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - DV-3126E Truck Engines

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:


New engine software need to be installed on the products listed below. The new software will provide a customer selectable parameter for the fuel pressure sensor system. 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 14Aug2006 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.

Identification #(s)



Attached to 14Aug2006 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
Flash engine ECM with the correct software, once the flash is complete access customer parameters, select "Fuel Pressure Sensor" and set to the "Uninstalled" position. Upon completion of the re-flash, mark the "Clam Shell" cover of the J1/P1 connector located on the ECM with the date of the re-flash (this may be accomplished without lifting the vehicle cab), in addition a yellow cable tie must be affixed to the left side mirror bracket of the vehicle upon completion of the re-flash. Contract requirements with the US Army require that repair data must be entered into the SIMs system with in 24 hours of the repair.
All questions concerning this Service Letter should be directed to the Caterpillar Defense & Federal Products Truck and Tactical Vehicle Engine Service Engineer @ (309)578-4288.
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