Chrysler plans to cut its North American production, a new report finds. The cut backs are in an effort to prevent excess inventory and will be rolled out over the next several weeks. The first plant to be idled is Chrysler’s Warren Truck assembly plant in Warren, Michigan, which will be shut down for for over a month beginning on December 21st. The plant will reopen on February 4th.
According to Automotive News, Chrysler’s Jefferson North Assembly in Detroit and Windsor Assembly plants in Windsor, Ontario will follow, with shut downs beginning on January 14th. The Jefferson North plant will be idled for three weeks while the Windsor plant will only be shut down for two weeks.
In addition, Chrysler will eliminate Jefferson North’s second shift on February 4th, laying off 911 workers.
The Jefferson North pant makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Commander SUVs and the Windsor facility is one of two that makes the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans.
General Motors and Ford have already announced similar production roll backs for 2008.
12/13, 12:46 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
Big deal .. all manufacturers will be cutting production.
12/13, 1:29 PM
posted by:
autonut
It is an achievement for Chrysler: last year they kept on marching building trucks and SUV they KNEW nobody was buying due to gas price surge. What is common sense for majority of population is an achievement to Chrysler executives.
12/13, 1:46 PM
posted by:
purdue
so, if those trucks are not still there, then someone bought them. There IS the factory capacity to keep in mind. Sometimes it costs just as much to not build cars. And some machinery actually costs them money to shut OFF/DOWN. Or more money to start UP. At least at the factories I’ve worked in, that is always a consideration.
12/13, 2:14 PM
posted by:
sharpie
Yeah, but there is an argument about overstocking. Sure they moved the cars by putting on rebate and incentive and basically taking a loss on each vehicle. How long do you think Chrysler can survive that way? Last year, didn’t Chrysler basically shove the cars down the dealers’ throats and these dealers weren’t happy with the corporate?
Also, the already ****ty resale doesn’t get help by a surplus in the used car market. In the long run, shutting down the factory line may actually be beneficial. Chrysler, Ford and GM all need to slim down a little. Let Toyota take the hit this time.
12/13, 3:25 PM
posted by:
LP640
er………………………………….who cares????
12/13, 3:28 PM
posted by:
Get Real
After 20 years of Chrysler junk transmissions, it might finally be hurting them.
12/13, 3:36 PM
posted by:
Fletch
No joke Get Real. For their sake, I hope they figured out how to build/source a reliable AT. If not, this lifetime powertrain warranty will really sting them later.
12/13, 4:12 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
Aw, I’ll miss those huge lots filled with unwanted Chryslers.
12/13, 4:19 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
CA36: try taking a deep breath before you shoot- that usually helps to improve your aim.
12/13, 4:45 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
A kitten died because of that joke, johnny.
12/13, 4:52 PM
posted by:
C6Racer
Aw, poor kitty. haha
12/13, 4:55 PM
posted by:
1c3d0g
Time to get a Diesel Patriot then, with a discount.