Recycled Parts Quality Assurance Flashcards
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A recycled airbag module is being considered for resale. What is the most important safety check?
Answer: Verify the module has not been deployed and has no recall on the part number
Deployed airbags cannot be reused, and recall status must be verified because defective modules pose serious safety risks.
Which of the following recycled parts is generally considered a 'safety-critical' component requiring the highest level of inspection?
Answer: Seat belt pretensioner
Seat belt pretensioners are restraint safety devices; failure can result in serious injury, requiring rigorous inspection before resale.
What is the purpose of using a 'warranty tag' attached to a recycled part before sale?
Answer: To communicate the grade, warranty terms, and return policy to the buyer
Warranty tags convey the part's grade and warranty coverage to the buyer, supporting transparency and quality assurance.
A buyer disputes the mileage on a recycled engine. Which document provides the strongest evidence to resolve the dispute?
Answer: A Carfax or AutoCheck vehicle history report tied to the VIN
A third-party vehicle history report linked to the VIN provides objective, verifiable mileage data that supersedes internal records.
Under ARA quality standards, which statement about recycled catalytic converters is correct?
Answer: They must be graded based on substrate integrity and absence of cracks
The internal substrate must be intact and free of cracks for a catalytic converter to function properly and meet emissions standards.
When should a recycled part be flagged as 'parts only' rather than sold for installation?
Answer: When it has a defect that prevents normal function but may provide usable sub-components
A 'parts only' designation means the item cannot function as-is but still has value for its individual sub-components or as a core.
Which quality metric is most useful for tracking the overall effectiveness of a recycler's QA program over time?
Answer: Return rate as a percentage of parts sold
Return rate directly reflects whether graded parts meet buyer expectations and is the primary indicator of QA program success.