FTC Investigates John Deere's Repair Policies for Potential Violations

The probe examines whether John Deere's practices infringe on consumers' right to repair their own equipment.

The FTC's investigation into John Deere began in 2021, focusing on the company's restrictions on repairing agricultural equipment.
John Deere is accused of creating a repair monopoly by making its farm equipment difficult to repair without authorized technicians.
The investigation was revealed through a court filing by Hargrove & Associates, which is resisting an FTC demand for sales data.
John Deere has faced legal challenges from farmers and criticism from lawmakers like Senator Elizabeth Warren over its repair policies.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding promising to allow third-party repairs, but critics claim it has not fulfilled these promises.