Every genuine WABCO part is made of high-grade materials and is rigorously tested by ZF before leaving our factories. And from the moment of manufacture, every part has the full support of ZF’s worldwide customer service network of thousands of authorized dealers and workshops.

As a tier one supplier working with the world’s leading Original Equipment manufacturers in the commercial vehicle industry, ZF’s has the experience, commitment and scale to meet the most rigorous production and safety standards. As of 2020, WABCO is part of ZF, allowing it to leverage on the distribution network and production expertise.

Protecting Customers and Partners
ZF’s commitment goes beyond providing high-quality automotive parts. The company is devoted to guaranteeing the safety and satisfaction of our customers, actively combating counterfeit products to safeguard your investment and well being. If you are unsure about the origin of any parts, their representatives stand ready to assist you in verifying the authenticity of your products.

If you would want to know if your parts are genuine, there are a few mechanisms that will tell you. First of all, WABCO original parts supplied within ZF’s independent aftermarket network are delivered to you in this  singular, uniquely secure and easily traceable package. And whatever the size of the box that your order arrives in, the packaging will always be identical, with a security seal, uniquely coded product label and matching serial number. Every package is closed with at least one tamperproof security seal. Once opened, a broken seal is clear for all to see. It will say ‘opened’ in six languages and there’s nothing anyone can do to reverse it. This means that you know if you are the first to open the box.

The uniquely coded security product labels make it easy to identify that you have a WABCO Original in your hands. Thanks to the tesa PrioSpot technology, every WABCO package carries a unique serial number that is impossible to reproduce and can be immediately verified online. And to make your inventory easier, the label gives the date of packaging, product number and description and delivery note. Should you detect any suspicious parts, you can report the matter to this hotline - 012-6697383

The company aims to shed light on the dangers of counterfeit parts. The resemblance of counterfeit parts to genuine ones is often misleading, concealing the potential risks related to safety and economic impact. The initiative of ZF is more than a campaign; it’s a promise to their customers to provide education and awareness about the real, The Original is The Best, and the importance of using authentic parts.”

Legal Aspects
Product piracy is the illegal imitation, copying, or  counterfeiting of products. At the very minimum, an industrial property right – patent, utility model,
design – is breached.

The manufacturers of piracy products usually have no development or technological expertise for the imitated original product. Indicators are prices that are unusual for the market and products being offered via previously unused sales channels. Unfortunately, nowadays often only specialists are able to clearly identify counterfeit or falsified products and replica.

Anybody who puts counterfeit products into circulation is liable to prosecution. Here, it is sufficient if the purchaser has obtained the goods from a dubious source at low prices that are unusual for the market. Manufacturers often advertise that their products present improved characteristics compared to the original parts. However, their statement is often only based on one certain feature. In this context, it should be taken into consideration that the respective original product has specially been tailored to its operational environment. The improvement of a feature may lead to deterioration of the overall system.

For manufacturers of cheap imitations, the prescribed quality tests for the automobile application are not usually profitable. Strength and endurance problems of individual products may not be noticed.

Fast Facts
•Most commonly faked ZF parts: ‘LEMFÖRDER’ chassis parts, ‘SACHS’ clutches, ‘TRW‘ brake pads & WABCO valves

•The most ‘gruesome’ find: Formerly inflated airbags  ‘remanufactured’ into the steering wheel with no  functionality… now just imagine if your child was given a lift in this vehicle.