Dorman Announces 445 New Products for November, Including 198 Exclusive Solutions

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Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) has announced the launch of 445 new auto parts, including 198 new-to-the-aftermarket parts, aimed at enhancing repair options for vehicle owners. Key products include a flexible stainless-steel braided fuel line compatible with over 2 million Chevrolet and GMC vehicles and a steering wobble repair kit for select Jeep Wrangler models, improving steering performance for over 600,000 vehicles. Dorman emphasizes its commitment to providing innovative solutions in the automotive aftermarket, enhancing convenience and reliability for consumers.

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• Launch of 445 new auto parts, increasing aftermarket options.
• New flexible stainless-steel braided fuel line for over 2 million Chevrolet and GMC pickups enhances repair efficiency.
• Steering wobble repair kit for Jeep Wrangler improves driving performance for over 600,000 vehicles.
• Direct-replacement engine fuel lines targeting over 13 million Chevrolet and GMC vehicles.

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Highlights:

• A labor-saving Dorman® OE FIX™ flexible stainless-steel braided fuel line for 2+ million Chevrolet and GMC pickups and SUVs, adding to aftermarket-leading coverage in this category
• A comprehensive OE FIX™ steering wobble repair kit for select Jeep Wrangler models, designed to help provide more predictable and consistent steering performance

COLMAR, Pa., Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) is announcing today the release of 445 new auto parts, including 198 new-to-the-aftermarket parts that advance the company’s mission to give repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix a wide range of cars and trucks.

Dorman continues to provide consumers an aftermarket choice for common failures on millions of vehicles. November’s new solutions include direct-replacement engine fuel lines (904-008 and 904-011) for over 13 million high-mileage Chevrolet and GMC vehicles, and a lower intake manifold (615-914) designed to replace the original manifold on almost nine million Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram models equipped with specified V6 engines.

Already a leader in the aftermarket for labor-saving flexible stainless steel braided fuel lines, Dorman is introducing coverage this month for over two million Chevrolet and GMC pickups and SUVs. Routing factory-style rigid fuel lines under a vehicle can be difficult and time-consuming. The new OE FIX™ flexible fuel line (819-821) is manufactured to vehicle-specific length and includes brackets and factory connectors.

Jeep owners should welcome a new OE FIX steering wobble repair kit (SWS96285RD) engineered to help ensure more predictable and consistent on-road steering performance on over 600,000 select Wrangler models. Owners of that popular SUV who regularly venture off-road love the strength and precise steering articulation of the Wrangler's solid front axle. Off the trail, though, ordinary potholes or uneven pavement can sometimes provoke a sudden and strong oscillation in the steering system. This “Jeep wobble” is typically the result of a road shock transmitted to the steering wheel through worn components in the original front suspension. This OE FIX solution includes upgraded, serviceable ball joints, a heavy-duty steering damper, a track bar relocation bracket to help correct the original suspension geometry, quick-disconnect sway bar links for maximum off-road steering articulation, and the hardware needed to clear larger tires on Wranglers with up to 4” of lift.

Other highlights from this month’s new product announcement include:

• An OE FIX 4WD manual locking hub assembly (600-204XD) for 1.2 million aging Ford and Lincoln SUVs.
• A front air deflector (927-311) for 1.6 million late-model Chevy Silverado 1500 pickup trucks.
• A convenient exhaust manifold hardware kit (675-223) for select Ford Super Duty pickups equipped with 6.7L diesel engines.
• A rugged windshield washer fluid reservoir (603-581) for specified GM vehicles, replacing an original reservoir that may be prone to cracking.
• A fuel filter hose (904-399) with all the hardware necessary for installation on select aging Chevy and GMC vehicles.
• A rear brake backing plate for late-model Ram 1500 pickup trucks (924-235) designed to protect braking systems from debris and corrosive elements.
• A transmission oil cooler line (624-750) for high-mileage Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models.
  

These are just a few of Dorman’s 445 featured new product releases this month. To sign up to receive all of Dorman’s new product announcements directly every month, visit DormanProducts.com/signup. To learn more about Dorman, take the Dorman Virtual Tour at DormanProducts.com/tour.

Note: Vehicle-in-Operation (VIO) information in this press release is based on Dorman’s analysis of third-party reports.

Contacts

• Marketing: Steve Gisondi, Vice President of Marketing
  sgisondi@dormanproducts.com

• Investor Relations: David Hession, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  dhession@dormanproducts.com

About Dorman Products
Dorman gives repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix cars and trucks. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions for the automotive aftermarket, releasing tens of thousands of replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability.

Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of parts, covering both light duty and heavy-duty vehicles, from chassis to body, from underhood to undercar, and from hardware to complex electronics. See our full offering and learn more at DormanProducts.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors (many of which are outside of our control) which may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. For additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the information contained in this press release, please see Dorman’s prior press releases and filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Dorman’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and its subsequent SEC filings. Dorman is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update any of the information in this press release if any forward-looking statement later turns out to be inaccurate whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Visit Dorman’s website at www.dormanproducts.com. The Investor Relations section of the website contains a significant amount of information about Dorman, including financial and other information for investors. Dorman encourages investors to visit its website to view new and updated information.

Source: Dorman Products, Inc.

FAQ

What new products did Dorman announce on November 10, 2021?

Dorman announced 445 new auto parts, including a flexible stainless-steel braided fuel line and a steering wobble repair kit.

How many new auto parts are new to the aftermarket for Dorman?

Out of the 445 new auto parts, 198 are new to the aftermarket.

What is the significance of the new fuel line launched by Dorman?

The new fuel line provides a labor-saving solution compatible with over 2 million Chevrolet and GMC pickups, simplifying repairs.

How does the new steering wobble repair kit benefit Jeep Wrangler owners?

It improves steering performance and stability for over 600,000 select Wrangler models.

What kind of repairs does Dorman's new product line focus on?

The new products focus on common failures in vehicles, providing aftermarket repair solutions for better reliability.