As for reporting what AEI claims, it is easy to check. If not through regular company channels, reporting can be always done through CHIRP or anonymous post in FAAs SDR database.
One way or the other OEM side appreciates all the info it can get (I speak know personally, not on behalf of someone). I assume we all care very much for the overall safety and keeping the tab on all the difficulties gets us ahead of the "random events" that sadly happen, from time to time.
Cheers