Despite hot sales for its two North American-built models, Subaru says that a shortage of Japan-sourced parts will require it to cut production at its Lafayette, Indiana, assembly plant.
Subaru will cut four hours from each of the plant’s two daily shifts, a drastic cutback expected to last at least through this week. Subaru has not named just what parts it needs to continue producing it Legacy and Outback models in full force. Production will temporarily drop from about 586 cars a day to 293, reports Automotive News.
The automaker says it expects a parts shipment to arrive next week, although it hasn’t said if it will bring production back up to its regular pace immediately. Subaru, analysts say, could be in a tougher place than many automakers since its smaller size gives it fewer suppliers relative to larger automakers like Honda and Toyota.
Subaru also builds the Toyota Camry under contract in Lafayette. Production of that model has not been affected by any parts shortage.
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