SUPPORT AS. 5R6870 - Caterpillar

ACTION REQUIRED
Replace failed hose assemblies with new ones built from the updated XT hose. Use bulk hose material on or after the following date codes for the appropriate hose size:
0.75" 10/07/2008
1.0" 01/01/2008
1.25" 01/04/2010
1.5" 01/04/2010
This program is intended to replaces hose assemblies only after failure. Do not update hoses that have not failed under this program. While all hose assemblies that may be affected are listed in the required parts, only replace the individual hose that has failed.
This program is intended to cover failures of the XT hose material only. Refer to Image1 for an example of a failure that would be covered by this program.
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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-5000 hrs,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.0-hour job
The time allowed for this repair is for one failed hose assembly replacement.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.