5 Automakers Suspend Japan Production After 7.1-Quake Disruption
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Updated · Automotive News · Jul 31
5 Automakers Suspend Japan Production After 7.1-Quake Disruption
3 articles · Updated · Automotive News · Jul 31
Summary
Toyota, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Honda have now suspended production in Japan, widening the industrial fallout from the earthquake beyond the initial Toyota and Nissan stoppages.
A 7.1-magnitude quake on July 28 damaged infrastructure and disrupted parts flows, forcing shutdowns even where assembly plants themselves were not reported damaged.
Toyota had already halted all three southwestern Japan plants until Friday, while Nissan partially suspended operations indefinitely because of parts availability.
The quake killed 13 people and earlier estimates suggested Toyota alone could lose about 5,200 vehicles, raising the risk of tighter supply for some Lexus and Nissan models abroad.