US Tire Industry Association seeks 'Right to Repair' Act

ERJ staff report (DS)

Bethesda, Maryland -- The US Tire Industry Association is urging Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) to ensure that vehicle repair shops have the same access to safety alerts and repair information as the franchised new car dealer network. The move has been triggered by the increasing presence of computer controlled tyre pressure monitoring systems.

"Because most new vehicles are equipped with tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) that are controlled by computers, we believe there is a greater urgency to pass Right to Repair than ever before," said Roy Littlefield, executive vice president of the Tire Industry Association. "TPMS systems do not replace regular maintenance on tires, but rather are intended to protect motorists from the dangers of operating a vehicle with underinflated tires. Without ready access to complete and accurate information from the car companies regarding the vehicles they produce, it is very difficult to keep these systems activated and in safe working condition."

The Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act was introduced into the 111th Congress to offer protections for vehicle owners by allowing them to have full access to the repair information for the vehicle which they purchased, new or used, so that they can choose where, how and by whom their vehicle is repaired.

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Press release from TIA