FTC Validates Right to Install Aftermarket Parts Without Voiding Warranty
FTC Validates Right to Install Aftermarket Parts Without Voiding Warranty
Federal Trade Commission Validates Right to Install Aftermarket Parts Without Voiding Warranty : STILLEN
Will using ‘aftermarket’ parts void my warranty?
No. An ‘aftermarket’ part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. Simply using an aftermarket part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket part. Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket part was itself defective or wasn’t installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.
No. An ‘aftermarket’ part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. Simply using an aftermarket part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket part. Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket part was itself defective or wasn’t installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket equipment caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverage.
It's not anything new, except the Federal Trade Commission evaluated the existing Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act and validated it's purpose and protection for consumers.
AKA they reviewed everything, and issued a Consumer Alert to help people realize this is in place, to ease fears of consumers looking to have their own choices, as well as have the freedom to install specialty parts (upgrades).
From SEMA's article:
AKA they reviewed everything, and issued a Consumer Alert to help people realize this is in place, to ease fears of consumers looking to have their own choices, as well as have the freedom to install specialty parts (upgrades).
From SEMA's article:
“The FTC’s reference to aftermarket parts is equally applicable to specialty parts,” said Russ Deane, SEMA’s General Counsel. “Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, the warranty cannot be conditioned to a specific brand of parts, services or vehicle modifications unless those parts or services are provided free of charge.”
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