On June 23, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced a complaint against Harley-Davidson, ordering the company to "fix warranties by removing illegal terms and recognizing the right to repair, come clean with customers, and ensure that dealers compete fairly with independent third-parties."
Link to Federal Trade Commission Statement:
"The announcement from the FTC has a tremendous impact on dealerships, independent shops and consumers,” says Marc McAllister, President and CEO of Tucker Powersports. “All dealerships in the US, including Harley shops, will benefit from being able to offer their customers more choices. Ultimately, this means that consumers get to choose the products that are right for their bike and their riding, not what was right for the manufacturer. At Tucker, we will continue to offer our dealers great replacement parts and accessories that they can now consider for every one of their customer's bikes."
Meanwhile, Motorcycle Industry Council Government Relations VP, Scott Schloegel, weighed in on the right to repair ramifications back in the July issue, noting the damaging effects of digital right to repair regulation or legislation would be felt across the entire powersports industry:
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