HHO Systems and Manufacturer Warranty: Understand Your Rights

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, passed in 1975, provides important protections for consumers when it comes to warranties on products. One area where this law plays a crucial role is in the installation of aftermarket products, such as vehicle parts or accessories added after the original purchase.

Warranty Cannot Be Voided for Using Aftermarket Products

A key protection provided by the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is that manufacturers cannot automatically void your warranty simply because you’ve installed an aftermarket product. Whether it’s an aftermarket exhaust system or custom car accessories, the manufacturer is not allowed to refuse warranty coverage just because a non-original part has been added to the product.

The manufacturer must prove that the aftermarket part caused the issue in order to deny warranty coverage. For instance, if you install an aftermarket sound system in your car and later experience engine failure, the car manufacturer cannot void the engine warranty unless they can demonstrate that the sound system directly caused the engine problem. Without this proof, they must still honor the warranty for unrelated issues.

Burden of Proof on Manufacturer

If a manufacturer wants to deny a warranty claim based on the presence of an aftermarket part, they must provide evidence that the part or its installation caused the specific problem. Simply having aftermarket parts installed is not a valid reason to refuse warranty coverage. This protects consumers from unfair denial of service by ensuring that manufacturers cannot rely on blanket statements to avoid their warranty obligations.

Conclusion

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act offers essential protections for consumers who choose to install aftermarket products. Manufacturers cannot void a warranty simply because a product has been modified or enhanced with aftermarket parts. Unless the manufacturer can prove that an aftermarket part caused the problem, your warranty rights remain intact. Understanding these protections can give consumers confidence to make changes or repairs without worrying about voiding their warranty.