In Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, Ford Motor Company has recently identified several dozen counterfeiters producing and trafficking everything from wheel covers to suspension parts to air filters.
GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler are leading the creation of a Global Industry Network to establish case priorities based on safety and reliability, as well as other factors. They plan to track and seek prosecution of offenders and develop a process for consumers, suppliers and vendors to address counterfeiting issues through the various automaker websites — General Motors — http://www.acdelco.com and http://www.gmgoodwrench.com and Ford Motor Company — http://www.partsbrandprotection.com.