Allenby Spares Inc. is a shop that sells spare automotive parts from various manufacturers. A customer buys a faulty brake manufactured by TurboDiezel Inc. from Allenby Spares and is involved in an accident caused by the faulty brake in his vehicle. Which of the following is true of this situation?

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Allenby Spares can be held strictly liable for the faulty brake as it is part of the distribution chain. This is because they are selling the product to the customer and have a duty to ensure that the product is free from defects. They also have a responsibility to ensure that the product is suitable for its intended use. While TurboDiezel may also be liable for the defect in the brake, Allenby Spares cannot escape liability as they are a part of the distribution chain.