The semiconductor saga continues – Volvo and Toyota to halt production for different reasons, but due to the same cause
Due to what Volvo calls a “worsened production situation” the Geely owned automaker has noted that while this is just temporary, they have subsequently adjusted their production forecast for 2022. This comes due to the lack of a specific type of semiconductor, a shortage which will likely last until the end of the first half of this year.
The Swedish manufacturer notes that a gradual improvement in semiconductor supply was seen and as a result, production output has increased month over month, however there seems to have been a temporary deviation from this trend which the manufacturer has noticed and as such, the decision has been made to press pause on production.
Toyota, however, has the same problem – a shortage of semiconductors – however this comes as a result of the March 16th earthquake in the Took region, affecting some of the Nipponese manufacturers suppliers.
Toyota’s pause on production already started on 21st of March and depending on the plant, will likely continue until the 26th of the same month. Among the affected are 18 lines at 11 plants out of 28 lines at 14 plants.
Models affected are the Toyota GR Yaris, Mirai, Yaris Cross, RAV4, RAV4 HEV, and all Lexus models.
Of the situation, Toyota said, “While prioritising the safety of the people and the recovery of the region, we will continue to work with our relevant suppliers in strengthening our measures against the parts shortage and make every effort to deliver vehicles to our customers as soon as possible.”