No I would not like 50% lifed components, "hoses" if a commercial hose Co. can turn up on site & replace a hose within hours surely a multinational should be able to sort something out in a day, 2 max, remember these are a low volume parts as you pointed out, then warranty \ life should not a problem.
It is an excuse, as long as we accept this level of service this is what we will get.
Gear boxes should be stock