I am surprised that I have not seen this here yet. This is really, really huge.
https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-votes-to-enforce-right-to-repair/amp
The commission said today it would investigate repair restrictions both as potential violations of antitrust laws and from a consumer protection angle. The FTC is also encouraging the public to report warranty abuse—as defined by the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act of 1975, which prohibits manufacturers from telling consumers that a warranty is voided if the product has been altered or tampered with by someone other than the original manufacturer.
“Despite the anti-tying statement within the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, there’s still rampant disregard of the FTC rules,” Jones said during the public comments portion of the meeting. “Consumers and manufacturers alike still believe that you can void a warranty simply by opening a device.”
John Deere isn't going to like this.
How long will the line of lawyers be Monday morning at the Appeals court ?
spitfirebill said:
John Deere isn't going to like this.
Good. They need a legal smack on the ass.
Awesome. This could be a big step forward
John Deere has always supported right to repair, just not right to modify.
Mr_Asa
PowerDork
7/24/21 11:24 p.m.
mechanicalmeanderings said:
John Deere has always supported right to repair, just not right to modify.
The lobbyists they've hired over the years to fight against right to repair would probably disagree with you.
mechanicalmeanderings said:
John Deere has always supported right to repair, just not right to modify.
Their definition of "modify" includes aftermarket parts and service. Inigo Montoya had something to say about that.
I wonder what FCA era cars will do with the security gateway?
So maybe we could get dipsticks back on transmissions?
chandler said:
So maybe we could get dipsticks back on transmissions?
I'd be happy if my Cayman had an engine oil dipstick...
Duke
MegaDork
7/25/21 6:35 a.m.
In reply to chandler :
That's also an emissions issue.
chandler said:
So maybe we could get dipsticks back on transmissions?
Probably not, that isn't a RTR thing, as the automakers will happily tell you how to service the transmission fluid level. A RTR violation would be refusing to give out info on how to check the fluid level or add fluid as necessary under the guise of "trade secrets".
