Harley-Davidson Ordered by FTC To Follow Right-To-Repair Rules

Harley-Davidson Ordered by FTC To Follow Right-To-Repair Rules

Harley-Davidson Ordered by FTC , To Follow Right-To-Repair Rules.

Harley-Davidson Ordered by FTC , To Follow Right-To-Repair Rules.

On June 23, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ordered Harley-Davidson and MWE Investments, a generator company, .

On June 23, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission ordered Harley-Davidson and MWE Investments, a generator company, .

To discontinue the practice of voiding warranties due to third-party repairs.

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The order covers Westinghouse generators and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

The order covers Westinghouse generators and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Illegal repair restrictions can significantly raise costs for consumers, stifle innovation, close off business opportunity for independent repair shops, create unnecessary electronic waste, delay timely repairs, and undermine resiliency, Lina Khan, FTC Chair, via statement .

Illegal repair restrictions can significantly raise costs for consumers, stifle innovation, close off business opportunity for independent repair shops, create unnecessary electronic waste, delay timely repairs, and undermine resiliency, Lina Khan, FTC Chair, via statement .

It is critical that unlawful repair restrictions continue to be a key area of focus for the Commission, Lina Khan, FTC Chair, via statement .

Both companies must now let buyers know their rights to third-party repairs and direct authorized dealers to halt the promotion of OEM parts over third-party ones.

Illegal terms must also be removed from each of the companies' warranties.

Right-to-repair policies have gained traction in recent years.

Especially when it comes to tech devices manufactured by companies such as Apple