A US-based parts firm is suing two importers alleging that their imported Chinese-made brake parts are potentially hazardous to drivers.
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Affinia Group claims that the two firms are importing substandard, lightweight replacement brake rotors in order to gain a price advantage at the expense of customer safety.
In its suit, Affinia claims the Chinese-made rotors fail to meet the original manufacturer standards, and that the parts run at hotter temperatures, are more likely to crack, and have a higher risk of failure that could impair a vehicle’s ability to stop quickly and safely.
The two firms named in the suit are Dura International, an aftermarket auto parts supplier, and CRW Parts, a distributor of Dura’s parts.
Affinia says it is concerned about public safety and fair competition.
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