Not sure what’s going on with Shimano these days. My expride-A MH was an absolute beast. Took everything you could throw at it. After purchasing the B model I’ve had to replace 2 under warranty. First one the second to last eyelet came out of the resin. Second rod the tip ...
Remember though that you must always adhere to whatever the manufacturer says because they're the ones who will decide whether to accept or refuse your warranty claim if something goes wrong. My take is something that I write for informational purposes and it should have no bearing on your ...