Civil Litigation
Aug. 12, 2022
Harley-Davidson faces 2 class actions over right to repair
The lawsuits were filed two months after the motorcycle maker settled a claim filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that included an agreement to loosen restrictions over generic parts and third-party mechanics that voided warranties.




Harley-Davidson is forcing bike owners to pay inflated repair prices by limiting where and how vehicles can be serviced, according to class actions filed in California and Wisconsin, where the motorcycle maker is headquartered.
“The motorcycle warranty terms condition the continued validity of the warranty on the use of only an authorized repair service and/or authorized replacement parts (a/k/a “tying arrangement” or “unlawful repair rest...
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