In first action since agency released a policy statement on unlawful repair restrictions last year, FTC orders require the motorcycle manufacturer to fix warranties and compete fairly with independent repairers. The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that is taking action against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC and Westinghouse outdoor generator maker MWE Investments, […]
FTC to Ramp Up Law Enforcement Against Illegal Manufacturer Repair Restrictions
Commission unanimously adopts policy statement aimed at restoring Right to Repair for small businesses, workers, consumers, and government entities. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday unanimously voted to ramp up law enforcement against repair restrictions that prevent small businesses, workers, consumers, and even government entities from fixing their own products. The policy statement adopted today is […]
Aftermarket Groups Praise FTC Nixing the Fix Report
The Auto Care Association, along with six other aftermarket trade groups, sent a letter to the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on June 30 expressing appreciation to the FTC for findings and conclusions of the recently released report entitled “Nixing the Fix: An FTC Report to Congress on Repair Restrictions.” The report […]
Automotive Recyclers Association Criticizes Subaru’s Position Against Recycled and Aftermarket Parts
The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced “extreme concern” with Subaru of America, Inc. position statements regarding parts choice. Subaru is defending the position statement. In Subaru’s position statement on Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, ARA contends that Subaru’s recommendation on the use of Subaru Genuine Parts in a Subaru Certified Collision Center […]
FTC to Hold July Workshop on Product Repair Restrictions
Auto manufacturer repair restrictions part of Federal Trade Commission meeting. Staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host a workshop on July 16, to examine ways in which manufacturers may limit third-party repairs. Staff confirmed to CollisionWeek that auto manufacturer repair restrictions will be one of the issues examined by the FTC. The FTC […]
Senator Urges FTC to Take Action Against Misleading Warranty Tactics by Vehicle Manufacturers
The Auto Care Association reported that U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has written the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about its lack of urgency in clarifying its interpretation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. In a letter to the FTC, Sen. Blumenthal said, “Many motorists may have been led to believe… that going to a local […]