New Idler pulley defects from pelican?

[AndyA6]

There are strict guidelines within the VAG group what qualifies as OEM and what not. I know this from higher ups at the Audi headquarters that parts not meeting standards are sorted out and will be marked just like in the picture posted.
The same policy Audi is following is applied to all other brands. As we know parts are shared throughout the group of brands. Example are water pumps, same thing. I have seen these parts fail.