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Vehicle Manufacturers Pause Production in North America

March 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Several vehicle manufacturers have announced plans to pause vehicle production across North America in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Below are list of manufacturer announcements on their production plans.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it would cease production at its plants across North America, starting progressively from March 18 through the end of March. While production is paused, the Company will put actions into place to facilitate the steps agreed to through the joint task-force set up between the UAW and the automakers.

Ford

Ford this week announced plans to temporarily stop production at its plants in North America and Europe starting today.  The actions were taken to protect the health and safety of employees and respond to issues with the supply chain and other constraints. The company will work with labor representatives to safely and effectively restart production in the weeks to come.

General Motors

General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) confirmed it will begin a systematic orderly suspension of manufacturing operations in North America due to market conditions, to deep clean facilities and continue to protect people. The suspension will last until at least March 30. Production status will be reevaluated week-to-week after that.

Honda

Honda announced it will suspend production for six days beginning March 23, with current plans to return to production on Tuesday, March 31. Honda transmission and engine plants in North America that serve Honda auto plants also will suspend production for the same time period. Honda will reduce production by approximately 40,000 vehicles during these six days.

Nissan

Nissan announced that it will temporarily suspend production of its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. starting March 20 through April 6. The company is taking this action to boost containment efforts where possible around the COVID-19 coronavirus. Currently, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 coronavirus at any Nissan facility. Areas deemed business-essential will operate with enhanced safety measures.

Toyota

Toyota is temporarily suspending production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America, including Canada, Mexico and the U.S.  The manufacturing facilities will be closed from March 23-24, resuming production on March 25, 2020.

Toyota’s announced its service parts depots and vehicle logistics centers will continue to operate.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, Coronavirus, FCA, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota Motor Sales

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