John Deere owners will get the right to repair equipment under FTC settlement

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John Deere owners will gain the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement, requiring the company to provide diagnostic and repair tools to farmers and independent shops.
The settlement, resulting from an antitrust lawsuit by the FTC and several states, addresses complaints that Deere withheld software needed for repairs, forcing customers to use authorized dealers.
Deere must pay $1 million collectively to five states for antitrust enforcement costs and will face strict compliance oversight for 10 years, while also preventing retaliation against those who choose self-repair.

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