Key facts
- A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on July 28.
- Nissan and Daihatsu production remains halted due to the earthquake's impact.
- Damage to suppliers and infrastructure is causing significant delays.
- Toyota suspended operations at three plants until Friday, impacting around 5,200 units of lost vehicle output.
- Nissan has indefinitely suspended certain production lines due to parts availability issues.
- The earthquake has affected auto and chip manufacturers in the Kyushu region.
Nissan and Daihatsu's production remains suspended in Japan following a magnitude-7 earthquake that struck Kumamoto prefecture on July 28. The disaster has caused widespread damage to infrastructure and supply chains, impacting numerous businesses, including major automotive and chip manufacturers in the Kyushu region.
Toyota has halted operations at its three plants in the region through Friday, anticipating a loss of approximately 5,200 vehicle units. Nissan has also suspended certain production lines indefinitely due to issues with parts availability. While the plants themselves were not directly damaged, disruptions to suppliers and the surrounding infrastructure are leading to significant delays.
The impact extends to the supply of vehicles for international markets, with potential limitations on certain Lexus and Nissan models in the United States. Several auto parts manufacturers in the Kumamoto area have also suspended operations, further exacerbating supply chain concerns for both Toyota and Nissan.