Toronto, Ontario – FCA has its eyes on untraceable aftermarket parts, according to a recent statement from the company warning against the use of “opt OE” parts on its Mopar vehicles.
“Mopar does not have an opt OE program or an OE surplus program and does not recognize the sale of opt OE parts. Often, these parts are imported from other markets where vehicle content, safety standards and appearance may differ as compared to North America,” read an excerpt from the statement, under the heading “Our Stance”.
Opt OE parts are a term used to refer to parts that are not supplied directly by the OEM or a licenced distributor, and therefore cannot be verified as being FCA-certified in accordance with the company’s safety regulations.
“Opt OE refers to option OE, and may also be referred to as surplus or OE -supplier. These parts may not come from an FCA dealer and may not be manufactured to meet the same high standards as the original part,” according to the statement.
The statement concludes by saying, “FCA US LLC does not approve of, or recognize, repair procedures where Authentic Mopar Parts are not used for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and FIAT brand vehicles. Due to the complex safety systems engineered into modern vehicles, these parts may not function properly and may disable or impair the function of critical safety devices.”
