Class Action Says ACDelco “Made in USA” Transmission Filter Was Stamped “Made in China”

A class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio claims General Motors sold ACDelco auto parts in packaging marked “Made in USA” when the parts were made in China, CarComplaints.com reported on March 30, 2021.

The case is Norman Husar v. General Motors LLC.

What the lawsuit says

• The plaintiff says he bought an ACDelco automatic transmission filter in October 2020 in a box marked “Made in USA.”
• He says he chose it over another brand because of that claim.
• When he opened the box, the part was stamped “Made in China,” according to the complaint.
• The suit says that even if only one plastic housing piece was made in China, the claim still fails the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard.
• The proposed class covers people in the USA who bought ACDelco products in Made in USA packaging for their own use, where significant parts and processing were not of USA origin.

The plaintiff is represented by the Dann Law Firm of Ohio and Zimmerman Law Office of Illinois. The suit claims GM’s labels are deceptive and violate warranty laws. These are allegations and have not been proven in court.

FAQ

Where was the suit filed?

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

What product is at issue?

An ACDelco automatic transmission filter, among other ACDelco parts.

What standard does the suit cite?

The FTC’s “all or virtually all” Made in USA standard.