Editor’s Note from Edward Salamy, Executive Director, ABPA:
At the ABPA, we strongly support the CAPA program for its critical role in ensuring quality, safety, and accountability within the aftermarket parts industry. The recent decertifications of specific production runs, or lots, highlighted in the article below are clear indicators that the program is functioning exactly as it should. Identifying and removing non-compliant parts helps maintain the trust of repairers, insurers, and consumers alike.
It’s also important to note that OEM parts are not exempt from quality issues. This was highlighted in my op-ed from late last year that was featured in Automotive News. Over the past six months, numerous OEM components have been subject to recalls—many involving significant safety concerns. If those same OEM parts were subjected to the same level of rigorous, third-party testing that CAPA enforces on aftermarket parts, it’s fair to question how many would remain on the market.
Transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of a fair, competitive repair ecosystem. CAPA continues to set the standard, and the ABPA remains committed to supporting that mission.
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Source: Teresa Moss, Repairer Driven News
CAPA decertified eight parts in May, including three metals, four plastics, and one lighting part, according to their June decertified parts report.
The list included parts from manufacturers Tong Yang, Da Juane, Y.C.C. Tran Hung, and TYC Brother. All parts on June’s list were decertified in May.
Tong Yang has had nine parts decertified this year — three in May, one in March, three in February, and two in January, according to data from CAPA’s monthly reports.
Tong Yang parts decertified in May include a GMC Sierra fender, a Honda Accord hood, and a Hyundai Kona plate/skid.
Data shows five Y.C.C. parts have been decertified this year. This includes two parts decertified in May, two in February, and one in January.
Y.C.C.’s May decertified parts include an Acura RDX bumper cover and a Lincoln Navigator bumper cover.
Two Da Juane parts have been decertified this year — one in May and one in January, according to CAPA data.
In May, a Da Juane Nissan Kicks hood was decertified.
The CAPA data shows TYC Brother also has two decertified parts in 2025. One was in May and the other in April.
May’s decertification includes a TYC Brother Toyota Camry headlamp.
According to CAPA data, May is the first time Tran Hung has seen a part decertified this year. The part is a BMW 7-Series bumper cover.
RDN previously asked CAPA how many times a manufacturer can have a part decertified before they can no longer apply for certifications. CAPA didn’t answer the question directly.
“As the industry understands, no manufacturing process is flawless — even OEMs face challenges, as evidenced by weekly recall lists,” CAPA said in an email.” CAPA thoroughly investigates reported issues, addressing necessary corrections on a case-by-case basis.”
When previously asked how the industry should use the part reports, if information providers receive the list and, in return, update their inventory and database, CAPA responded that it does not have insight into how recipients use the reports.
Information providers CCC and Mitchell have previously told RDN that it is up to the parts supplier to update their systems.
