Automakers across the United States have not properly addressed their problems with the worldwide shortage of semiconductors, but there is another product supply threatening to further disrupt their production.
According to a source, production lines of foam seat suppliers may begin running out of foam this week.
Automotive News published a report stating the recent winter storms caused by power grid failure in the state of Texas have sent suppliers “scrambling” to restart production. Sources in the article are claiming that while things are moving along well at the moment, it could turn out to be a serious concern in the coming weeks.
Stellantis, in a statement issued to online publication Roadshow, shared, “We are closely monitoring the situation. At the time, we do not expect an impact on our operations.”
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for General Motors said, “GM continues to work closely with the supply base to mitigate the impacts caused by the significant winter weather that affected a large portion of the country week of February 15. We don’t anticipate any immediate impacts.”
Ford, on the other hand, did not immediately return requests for comment.
It remains to be seen whether the impending issue will materialize and how it will affect car production in the weeks to come.
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