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Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing
NAICS 336320 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing and/or rebuilding electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles and internal combustion engines. The products made can be used for all types of transportation equipment (i.e., aircraft, automobiles, trucks, trains, ships) or stationary internal combustion engine applications. MANUFACTURING 285
Activities described by this code
- Alternators and generators for internal combustion engines manufacturing
- Automotive lighting fixtures manufacturing
- Coils, ignition, internal combustion engines, manufacturing
- Distributors for internal combustion engines manufacturing
- Electrical control chips (modules), motor vehicle, manufacturing
- Electrical ignition cable sets for internal combustion engines manufacturing
- Generators for internal combustion engines manufacturing
- Ignition wiring harness for internal combustion engines manufacturing
- Instrument control panels (i.e., assembling purchased gauges), automotive, truck, and bus, manufacturing
- Spark plugs for internal combustion engines manufacturing
- Windshield washer pumps, automotive, truck, and bus, manufacturing
Other activities to examine
- Manufacturing automotive lamps (i.e., bulbs): 335139 — Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturing automotive batteries: 335910 — Battery Manufacturing
- Manufacturing electric motors for electric vehicles: 335312 — Motor and Generator Manufacturing
- Manufacturing railway traffic control signals and passenger car alarms: 334290 — Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing motor vehicle electronic audio and video equipment, including car stereos: 334310 — Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
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Establishments in this class manufacture, assemble, or rebuild electrical and electronic components for motor vehicles and internal combustion engines — including alternators, ignition systems, wiring harnesses, spark plugs, instrument panels, and electronic control modules. Production typically involves metal fabrication, wire assembly, electronic component integration, and quality testing. Finished goods are sold to OEM assemblers, Tier 1 suppliers, aftermarket distributors, or directly to repair shops.
Questions to investigate
- What specific components are manufactured, and are any considered safety-critical — such as ignition control modules, wiring harnesses, or electronic stability components?
- Does the operation supply OEM assemblers or Tier 1 suppliers, or is distribution primarily to the aftermarket?
- What quality control certifications or testing protocols are in place — such as ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949?
- Has the business experienced any product recalls or significant products liability claims in the past five years?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.