Dorman Announces More Than 200 New Products, Including New OE FIX™ Loaded Magnetic Strut for 2 Million GM Vehicles

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Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) announced the release of over 200 new auto parts, including 48 new-to-the-aftermarket solutions. Key highlights include the OE FIX™ loaded magnetic strut designed for nearly 2 million General Motors vehicles, which eliminates the need for a spring compressor, simplifying repairs. Additionally, an upgraded engine coolant water outlet made of aluminum replaces plastic in over 270,000 Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi vehicles, enhancing durability. Other new offerings include window regulators and an aftermarket-exclusive air intake hose.

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• Release of over 200 new auto parts, enhancing product offerings.
• OE FIX™ magnetic strut improves repair efficiency for General Motors vehicles.
• Aluminum coolant water outlet increases durability, addressing common failure points.

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Highlights:

• New OE FIX™ loaded magnetic strut is designed to save technicians time by eliminating the need for a spring compressor to install on nearly 2 million General Motors vehicles in operation.
  
  
• New OE FIX engine coolant water outlet upgrades the original material from plastic to aluminum to help increase durability.
  
  
• Other popular solutions include new window regulators and an exclusive air intake hose for millions of vehicles on the road today.

COLMAR, Pa., Oct. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) is announcing today the release of more than 200 new auto parts, including 48 new-to-the-aftermarket solutions, giving repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix a wide range of cars and trucks.

This month’s new solutions include a strut and coil spring assembly for nearly 2 million General Motors vehicles with magnetic ride control front suspensions. This Dorman® OE FIX™ loaded magnetic strut assembly (949-650) is designed to help professional automotive service technicians by pre-assembling all the necessary components needed to replace this part. This eliminates the need for a technician to have spring compressor, which is required to properly assemble the individual components. This adds time and complexity to the repair. Dorman’s replacement includes everything from the shock absorber and coil spring to the dust boot and spring perch to simplify and speed up the job. And, because it features the same magnetorheological technology as the factory design, it fully restores functionality for like-new drive feel. It even includes a protective cap to keep the harness connector safe during shipping.

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

• An OE FIX™ engine coolant water outlet (902-302HP) for more than 270,000 Chrysler, Dodge and Mitsubishi vehicles that upgrades the factory plastic design to more durable aluminum to help prevent cracks and fluid leaks.
• Nineteen new window regulator assemblies representing 26 million repair opportunities, covering multiple positions on a wide range of vehicles, including the front left and front right power window regulator assemblies (748-188 / 748-189) on 2013-2020 Ram trucks.
• An aftermarket-exclusive engine air intake hose (696-029) to replace the original hose on select Ford Super Duty trucks that may be susceptible to failures.
  

These are just a few of Dorman’s more than 200 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.

Contact:	Steve Gisondi, Vice President of Marketing
Email:	sgisondi@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, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on July 26, 2021 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.

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FAQ

What new products did Dorman Products announce in October 2021?

Dorman Products announced over 200 new auto parts, including an OE FIX™ loaded magnetic strut and an aluminum engine coolant water outlet.

How does the new OE FIX™ loaded magnetic strut benefit technicians?

It eliminates the need for a spring compressor, simplifying the installation process for nearly 2 million General Motors vehicles.

What improvements were made to the engine coolant water outlet?

The new outlet upgrades the material from plastic to aluminum, enhancing durability and preventing fluid leaks.

How many new window regulator assemblies were introduced by Dorman Products?

Dorman introduced nineteen new window regulator assemblies, covering 26 million repair opportunities.