Harley-Davidson dealers evaluating legal recourse over measly compensation

Harley-Davidson’s sellers on Tuesday mentioned they’re taking authorized motion in opposition to the US cult bike producer, which in September introduced exit from the nation, over measly compensation. The sellers mentioned they’re sad with the compensation being provided to them and on account of this they’re now compelled to guage authorized choices.

“The way we have been treated is not fair. We never expected such an outcome from a big brand like Harley-Davidson. The compensation that they are offering us is miniscule. So we are evaluating all options, including legal recourse,” Rishi Aggarwal, a Delhi-based seller, mentioned in a press convention organised by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

Arjun Bafna, one other seller, mentioned that the US agency is providing them a really low compensation and there’s no readability on how the aftersales system would work going forward.

The US-based firm is providing to sellers simply Rs 1,500 per sq. toes, which is method too much less, and that too with varied riders, he mentioned.

Another seller from Indore cited points with spare elements availability, and mentioned the issues for Harley clients searching for aftersale companies are going to extend going forward.

There are 33 Harley-Davidson sellers in India.

FADA President Vinkesh Gulati mentioned the sellers require a franchise safety act as the present laws grossly favour unique tools producers (OEMs) on the subject of enterprise agreements.

“We are working towards such regulation as we have seen so many companies exiting and leaving their dealer partners in lurch. It will not happen in a day, but we are determined to see it through to safeguard the future of dealer fraternity,” he mentioned.

In September this 12 months, Harley-Davidson introduced discontinuation of gross sales and manufacturing operations in India, a decade after it began promoting its premium bikes within the nation.

In late October, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson introduced a wide-ranging partnership for the Indian market.

As a part of the deal, Hero MotoCorp will develop and promote a variety of premium bikes below the Harley-Davidson model identify within the nation. Besides, it can deal with service and elements necessities for Harley bikes.

Further, Hero MotoCorp would promote Harley equipment and common merchandise, using gear and attire by way of a community of brand-exclusive Harley-Davidson sellers and its present gross sales community within the nation. PTI MSS RVK