Robert Bosch LLC announced the addition of 38 new SKUs to its aftermarket product lines in February. The company added to its braking, rotating machine, steering, injector and oxygen-sensor product lines.
Bosch QuietCast Disc Brake Pads
The new Bosch QuietCast Brake Pad set SKU extends coverage for late-model domestic vehicles. The set includes a hardware kit and covers over 710,000 vehicles in operation in the United States, including the 2015-2016 Chrysler 200 and 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee.
All Bosch premium QuietCast Disc Brake Pads feature friction formulas specific to the application – semi-metallic, NAO or copper-free ceramic – and include synthetic lubricant for all applications.
Bosch Blue Disc Brake Pads
Bosch Blue Brake Pads feature OE-style, multi-layer shims that provide outstanding noise-dampening characteristics. They come towel-wrapped on select applications for added protection and value. The material used is similar to the shop towels that technicians use on a daily basis when working on their customers’ vehicles.
Five new Bosch Blue Brake Pad set SKUs have been added, extending coverage for 1.1 million late-model domestic vehicles in operation in the United States. The part numbers cover models including the 2015-2016 Chrysler 200, 2014-2016 Jeep Cherokee, 2015-2016 Ford Transit 350 HD, and more.
Bosch Rotating Machines
The Bosch Rotating Machines group has added 26 new SKUs for remanufactured alternators and starters, covering late-model domestic, Asian and European vehicles that are coming out of their warranty periods and are prime candidates for service in the aftermarket. The new part numbers extend coverage to 6.2 million vehicles in operation in the United States.
Twelve new SKUs for remanufactured starters now are available for models including the 2014-2015 Hyundai Santa Fe L4 cyl. 2.0L; 2014-2015 Kia Optima L4 cyl. 2.4L; 2010 Kia Forte Koup L4 cyl. 2.0L; and more.
Fourteen new SKUs for remanufactured alternators cover vehicles including the 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 V6 cyl. 4.3L; 2014-2015 GMC Sierra 1500 V6 cyl. 4.3L; 2010-2014 Ford F-150 V8 cyl. 6.2L; 2013-2016 BMW 320i L4 cyl. 2.0L; and more.
Bosch remanufactured starters and alternators are built to withstand extreme heat, cold and high demand, and are 100 percent performance-tested.
Bosch Steering Racks
Bosch has added one new SKU for a remanufactured steering rack to its product line. Bosch steering racks offer OE fit, form and function and are remanufactured using original components.
The new Bosch Steering Rack extends coverage to 37.8 million vehicles in operation, including the 2003-2009 Range Rover V8 4.4L.
Bosch Injectors
Bosch has added one new SKU for a Port Fuel Injector to its injector line, extending coverage to 1.13 million vehicles in operation. All Bosch fuel injectors released to the aftermarket are OE fit, form and function, and are produced to OE specifications.
Bosch Port Fuel Injectors have a robust design and are capable of using ethanol fuel. The new Bosch injector is available for models including the 2011-2012 Chrysler Town & Country; 2011-2012 Chrysler 200; 2011-2012 Dodge Challenger; 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee; and more.
Bosch fuel injectors have a return rate of one part per million, making Bosch the industry benchmark.
Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensors
Bosch, the leading supplier and manufacturer of oxygen sensors worldwide, has added four new part numbers to its line of premium oxygen sensors. These oxygen sensors expand coverage to an additional 484,000 vehicles in operation.
Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensors are designed to meet or exceed OE specifications, and the new SKUs extend coverage to vehicles including the 2011-2012 Ford Escape, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion, 2011 Mercury Milan, 2013-2015 Nissan Sentra, and more.
Bosch Premium Oxygen Sensors feature a double laser-welded stainless steel body that protects against contamination as well as pre-coated threads with anti-seize compound.
“With coverage being extended each month, Bosch is committed to providing technicians with parts that offer OE fit, form and function,” said Thomas Winter, Robert Bosch vice president, Automotive Aftermarket NA. “Bosch product lines provide the coverage that technicians need to increase efficiencies in the shop and satisfy their customers.”
For more information on Bosch new product communication, visit http://www.boschautoparts.com/news/new-product-communication.
