EP 778 IF YOU OWN A HARLEY-DAVIDSON- YOU HAVE TO HEAR THIS | LAST MARINE WW2 CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DIES - a podcast by Motorcycle Madhouse

Federal regulators have accused Harley-Davidson and Westinghouse of imposing illegal warranty terms on customers and ordered them to fix their warranties and ensure that their dealers compete fairly with independent repair-makers.

The companies have imposed illegal warranty terms that voided customer warranties if they used anyone other than the companies and their authorized dealers to get parts or repairs — restricting their options and costing them more money, the Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday in actions against the Milwaukee motorcycle maker and MWE Investments, which makes Westinghouse-brand outdoor power generators and related equipment.

Under a proposed consent agreement with the agency, the companies will be prohibited from telling customers that their warranties will be voided if they use third-party services or parts, or that they should only use branded parts or authorized service providers.

00:00 Intro

01:07 My personal experience with an extended warranty from Harley-Davidson

02:55 FTC Harley-Davidson engaged in illegal practice regarding warranties

05:50 Harley Davidson imposed illegal conditions

07:17 Harley Davidson goal was to put independent shops out of business

08:41 The Right to Repair policy

11:26 I have a bad taste in my mouth for Harley Davidson

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/2022/06/23/fix-the-hog-harley-westinghouse-ordered-to-fix-warranties/

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