No to fake aftermarket parts
Sub-standard aftermarket parts are never good for vehicles. Usually, these materials would cost less , but those so-called money saved could mean the life of the driver and passengers. So car owners should never patronize those bogus auto parts in the hopes of enhancing automobile performance in a cheaper price.
Counterfeit parts can be deadly. About $12 billion fake aftermarket parts, which are vastly manufactured outside the United States, come from the commercial truck industry according to the Motor and Equipment Manufacturer’s Association (MEMA). Aside from the fact that fake aftermarket parts can likely trigger road accidents and take away lives, thousands if not millions of money is being taken away from legitimate manufacturers.
Aftermarket parts manufacturers like Arvin Meritor, Bendix, Haldex, amongst others, have utilized their resources in order to fight off selling of these fake parts.
“Arvin Meritor’s commercial vehicle aftermarket business commits considerable dollars and time to fight parts counterfeiters, mostly in full concert with MEMA- HDMA’s pro-active stance to stem or stop counterfeit parts,” said an Arvin Meritor spokesperson.
This alarming problem has really raised concerns from legitimate manufacturers, thus educating the fleets and parts suppliers has become necessary. Aside from educating fleets and suppliers, the customers also need to know what are the hazards of these counterfeited aftermarket parts.
“We intend to continue our fight against knock – off parts,” Bendrix brand manager Andy Cifranic said. “Our products were created to efficiently stop 80,000 lb. vehicles. We don’t take that responsibility lightly, nor highway safety in general, lightly.”