Toyota will suspend production at three of its assembly lines in Japan for a number of days in August not due to the chip shortage but instead disruptions in the supply chain triggered by the spread of COVID-19 infections in Asia.
Nikkei Asia reports that Toyota will suspend production at one of the lines at its plant in the city of Tahara in the Aichi Prefecture for four days from August 3. In addition, affiliate Toyota Auto Body Co will suspend production at two lines in its Yoshiwara area factory for two days from August 5. These facilities build various Lexus models, as well as the new Land Cruiser.
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These latest closures come just a week after Toyota announced it would suspend a production line at its Fujimatsu plant in Aichi Prefecture for five days from July 29, also due to a parts shortage triggered by the spread of COVID-19 in various Southeast Asia countries. This shutdown will reduce production of the Alphard and Vellfire by 3,000 units.
Separately, Top Gear Philippines reports that Toyota will also suspend lines at its Takaoka plant in Aichi Prefecture from August 2 to 6 due to the global chip shortage. This move will reduce Corolla and Corolla Touring production by approximately 9,000 units.
COVID-19 cases have hit all-time highs across Southeast Asia, in particular in countries such as Thailand and Malaysia, with the Delta variant quickly spreading throughout the region.
