Harley-Davidson, Westinghouse hit with US FTC administrative complaints alleging illegal right to repair restrictions

( June 23, 2022, 14:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Federal Trade Commission issued administrative complaints against motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group and Westinghouse outdoor generator maker MWE Investments for illegally restricting customers’ right to repair their purchased products. The complaints charge that the companies’ warranties included terms which conveyed that the warranty is void if customers use independent dealers for parts or repairs. An FTC vote to issue the administrative complaints and to accept the consent agreement was 5-0, an agency statement said. "These orders require Harley and Westinghouse to fix their warranties, come clean with consumers, and ensure fair competition with independent providers. Other companies that squelch consumers’ right to repair should take notice," Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, said.Statement and document follow below:...