US Government Urges Car Manufacturers to Ignore State Right-to-Repair Laws

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has told car manufacturers to disregard Massachusetts' voter-approved "Right to Repair" law, citing "significant safety concerns." The law requires manufacturers to equip vehicles that use telematics systems with a standardized open access data platform, allowing vehicle owners and independent shops to access the data. However, the NHTSA claims the law conflicts with a federal law known as the Safety Act and could open pathways for malicious actors to create dangerous situations.