HOSE 7W2230 - Caterpillar

Introduction
The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.Problem
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(A) Hydraulic tank
(B) 425-2317 Hose As
(C) 377-9297 Return Lines GpThe breather hose assembly (B) that belongs to return lines group (C) may fail on the machines listed above.
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Breather hose assembly failure
(B) 425-2317 Hose As
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Continual leakage from hydraulic tank
(A) Hydraulic tank
(B) 425-2317 Hose AsLeaks and bursts from hose assembly (B) are most commonly reported.Solution
Caterpillar is aware of this problem and is recommending the following interim corrective solution.
Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.
Table 1
Required Parts
Qty Part Number Part Name
1 425-2317 Hose As In case of failure, replace the failed hose assembly (B) with a new part of the same part number.In the event of failure, provide pictures and additional information along with TIB Media Number M0098592, CPI# 427349, Machine S/N, origin of failure, and part hours at failure through the dealer Technical Communicator (TC). Request the Dealer TC to submit the information through CPI Feedback within the Service Information Management System (SIMSi).If there is a failure, create a Service Information Management System (SIMS) entry for the failed component to generate a "Send-It-Back" (SIB) request. An SIB request will be issued through the SIB process after the SIMS entry is created. Submit the failed component and reference CPI number 427349 to SIMS.