Equipment Manufacturer, Dealer Coalitions Pledge Right to Repair Transparency by 2021

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) joined the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) on Thursday in making a joint industry commitment to provide comprehensive service information tools to end users of farm equipment for tractors and combines in model year 2021. EDA and AEM’s Ag Sector Board debuted a Statement of Principles that affirms the industry’s joint commitment to providing the tools farmers and ranchers need to minimize downtime and maximize productivity of farm equipment.The Statement of Principles makes so-called “Right to Repair”legislation sought by special interest groups unnecessary.Manufacturers will make available through authorized dealers the following diagnostic and repair information beginning with tractors and combines put into service on or after Jan. 1, 2021:Manuals (Operator, Parts, Service), Product Guides, Product Service Demonstrations, Training, Seminars, or Clinics, Fleet Management Information, On-Board Diagnostics via diagnostics port or wireless interface, Electronic Field Diagnostic Service Tools, and training on how to use them, Other publications with information on service, parts, operation, and safety