right-to-repair

John Deere owners and independent repair shops will gain access to diagnostic and repair tools under a new FTC settlement, ending the company's restriction to authorized dealers. This follows a $99 million class-action settlement in April and addresses complaints about withheld software and anticompetitive practices.

John Deere must allow equipment owners and independent repair shops to fix their machinery under a new FTC settlement, ending restrictions on accessing diagnostic tools and software. The agreement follows a separate $99 million class-action settlement in April and requires Deere to avoid retaliating against customers using non-authorized repair services.

John Deere owners will gain the right to repair their equipment under a new FTC settlement requiring the company to provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops. The settlement, secured by the FTC and attorneys general from five states, addresses complaints that Deere withheld software and restricted repairs to authorized dealers.

President Donald Trump granted full pardons to six individuals he claims were persecuted by the Biden administration for repairing vehicles, aligning with his advocacy for the 'right to repair.' The pardons include Troy Lake Sr., owner of Elite Diesel Service Inc., who was convicted for disabling emissions systems on commercial trucks as part of a federal environmental case.

John Deere has agreed to pay $99 million to farmers to resolve a class-action lawsuit over restricting repair access. The settlement includes 10-year access to repair resources and offline reprogramming capabilities by 2026.

John Deere is paying farmers $99 million to settle allegations of monopolizing tractor repair services, a move consumer advocates argue does not adequately address ongoing right-to-repair concerns.