Despite the apparent bottoming out of the auto industry in the United States, the U.S.’s auto supplier base is still struggling to find its feet. As a result of that struggle, parts shortages are becoming more frequent, with the latest round forcing Chrysler to shutter one of its North American plants.
Due to a parts shortage, Chrysler announced on Monday that it will be idling its Toledo Supplier Park next week. The Toledo Supplier Park – located in Toledo, Ohio – produces the Jeep Wrangler and its four-door counterpart, the Wrangler Unlimited.
Chrysler failed to mention which part or supplier caused the shutdown, but added that the “shutdown is due to the continued stress in the automotive supply chain”. Production of the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro has also been effected by similar parts shortages.
About 1,200 people work at Chrysler’s Toledo Supplier Park.
