The worldwide microchip scarcity has claimed its newest sufferer. Stellantis, the guardian firm of Jeep, introduced that it’s going to halt manufacturing of Jeep Gladiator subsequent week. That is the primary time Jeep will pause manufacturing of the Jeep Gladiator, however the shortage of microchips makes full-scale manufacturing troublesome.
Jeep’s Toledo South Meeting Plant in Ohio will fall silent subsequent week as it is time to take a break from Jeep Gladiator manufacturing. As a result of restricted provide of microchips introduced out by the COVID-19 pandemic, automakers have needed to make very powerful selections. Jeep is not any stranger to pausing manufacturing due to the worldwide chip scarcity. Jeep Cherokee manufacturing was paused earlier this 12 months on the Belvidere, Illinois plant, nevertheless, Jeep plans to renew manufacturing subsequent week operating just one shift. Jeep will even revive Compass manufacturing subsequent week at their Toluca, Mexico plant.
Stellantis spokeswoman Jodi Tinson knowledgeable Detriot Information, “Stellantis continues to work carefully with our suppliers to mitigate the manufacturing impacts brought on by the assorted provide chain points going through our business.” This provide chain nightmare to maintain automobile manufacturing operating to fulfill demand is nearly inconceivable within the COVID-19 financial system. Stellantis is operating these rolling closures of crops to strategically management the provision of their automobiles to fulfill predicted demand.
Flagship merchandise just like the Jeep Wrangler are given precedence of the scarce provide whereas extra area of interest merchandise just like the Gladiator endure. This doesn’t imply you gained’t be capable to discover a new Gladiator on a supplier lot. Jeep will resume manufacturing when they should construct extra Gladiators for patrons as soon as the present inventory is depleted. Till then, Jeep will construct what it may well with the restricted microchip provide.