Dorman Announces Nearly 400 New Products, Including More Than 70 Aftermarket-Exclusive Solutions

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Dorman Products (NASDAQ:DORM) has announced the release of 385 new aftermarket products, including innovative solutions for Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles. Key highlights include a new intake manifold runner control designed for nearly 3 million vehicles and direct-replacement parking assist sensors for 8 million units, addressing high failure rates. Additionally, three new third brake light assemblies will enhance Dorman's coverage in the replacement part market for over 2 million GM, GMC, and Jeep SUVs. These releases underscore Dorman's commitment to providing reliable aftermarket options for consumers and repair professionals.

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• Launch of a new intake manifold runner control designed for almost 3 million Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles.
• Introduction of new parking assist sensors for 8 million vehicles, addressing high failure rates.
• Expansion with three new third brake light assemblies for over 2 million GM, GMC, and Jeep SUVs.
• Reinforcement of market position with 385 new product releases in a single month.

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• None.

Highlights:

• A new Dorman® OE FIX™ intake manifold runner control (IMRC) designed to resolve a common problem with the factory-installed IMRC on almost 3 million Chrysler, Dodge and Ram vehicles
• Another addition to Dorman’s expanding line of direct-replacement parking assist sensors, engineered for 8 million Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles originally equipped with a sensor that tends to have a high failure rate
• Three new third brake light assemblies designed to fit a combined total of over 2 million popular late-model GM, GMC, and Jeep SUVs, increasing Dorman’s coverage in this high-demand replacement part category

COLMAR, Pa., April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:DORM) is announcing today the release of 385 new products, including 71 new-to-the-aftermarket parts that advance the company’s mission of giving repair professionals and vehicle owners greater freedom to fix a wide range of cars and trucks.

Dorman continues to provide consumers and service technicians aftermarket choices for common failures on millions of vehicles. This month’s new product releases include a Dorman OE FIX intake manifold runner control (IMRC) (911-933) designed to fit almost 3 million Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles. The wire harness on the original equipment IMRC is known to wear, become brittle, and lose contact or short out, rendering the variable intake manifold inoperable and causing a loss of engine power. This time- and money-saving Dorman OE FIX kit features a new IMRC motor and a pre-assembled, longer wire harness with an OE-style connector. The kit also includes a quality O-ring seal, retainer zip tie, and the new mounting stud and bolt needed to install the extended wire harness retainer.

Dorman also continues its steady growth in complex electronic products. This month’s new releases include a parking assist sensor (684-078) designed to match the fit and function of the original sensor installed on 8 million popular late-model Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles. Engineered with reliable components, the Dorman version replaces a factory sensor that tends to have a high failure rate.

Three new aftermarket-exclusive third brake light assemblies (923-116, 923-117, 923-352) join Dorman’s aftermarket-leading line of more than 135 direct replacements in this part category. Designed to fit a combined more than 2 million late-model Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Jeep SUVs, the new light assemblies are engineered to match the fit, function and performance of the factory-installed versions, and to meet inspection requirements in states that require a center high mount brake light.        

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

• A new turbocharger clamp (667-567) designed to replace the factory version and provide strong, reliable turbo exhaust pipe connections on 700,000 Dodge and Ram trucks with 6.7L engines, reinforcing Dorman’s position as an aftermarket leader in components and accessories for turbocharged vehicles. With more than 43 million turbocharger-equipped vehicles on North American roads, Dorman’s turbo parts program already offers almost 100 million repair opportunities, with more on the way.
• An exterior door handle (97745) in textured black finish built to match the fit and function of the original front-left handle on more than 900,000 GMC and Chevrolet vehicles, offering a cost-effective alternative to the replacement sold by the dealer. Handles for doors, liftgates and windows are subject to constant wear and tear, and this new handle strengthens Dorman’s position as a premier aftermarket source for competitively priced direct replacements.

These are just a few of Dorman’s 385 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.

FAQ

What new products did Dorman announce on April 6, 2022?

Dorman announced the release of 385 new products, including an intake manifold runner control for Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles, parking assist sensors, and third brake light assemblies for GM, GMC, and Jeep SUVs.

How many Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles are affected by the new IMRC product?

The new intake manifold runner control is designed for almost 3 million Chrysler, Dodge, and Ram vehicles.

What is the significance of Dorman's new parking assist sensors?

The new parking assist sensors are engineered to replace a factory sensor that tends to have a high failure rate, affecting 8 million vehicles.

Which SUV models are compatible with the new third brake light assemblies?

The new third brake light assemblies fit over 2 million late-model GM, GMC, and Jeep SUVs.

What is Dorman's approach to aftermarket products?

Dorman focuses on providing repair professionals and vehicle owners with greater freedom and reliability in fixing a wide range of vehicles.