First time this year CAPA list no parts for decertification in monthly list

For the first time this year, CAPA did not list any parts for decertification on its monthly list. 

Between January and August, an average of seven parts were decertified every month, with March having the least at three decertified parts, and August having the most at 11. 

September’s list is the only month to have no decertification. CAPA didn’t respond to a question about the last time it had no decertifications. 

The number of parts decertified this year remains at 57, with Tong Yang having the most decertified parts overall at 25. Y.C.C. follows with 10 parts decertified. Pro Fortune and TYC Brother follow, with each having four decertified parts.

In August, Shanna Chong, an auto damage appraiser with Kuroda Auto Body, expressed frustrations over CAPA’s complaint process. 

The complaints involved bumper covers for two separate Toyota 4Runners. 

Both times, CAPA responded that the test results on the parts were inconclusive due to the condition of the parts when received. 

RDN asked CAPA to explain what type of testing happens with these types of complaints and how a test could be inconclusive.

“Testing results may be considered ‘inconclusive’ if standard testing procedures cannot be performed,” CAPA responded. “If a part is modified from its original form, it cannot be properly evaluated. Other reasons for an ‘inconclusive’ result include but are not limited to: damage caused by shipping, or if the part cannot be installed on a vehicle to evaluate fit concerns.”

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.

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