Toyota to suspend output at 9 Japan factories due to quake

Toyota Motor Corporation said on Tuesday, February 16, it will temporarily suspend vehicle production on 14 lines at 9 group factories in Japan due to an earthquake that hit Japan’s northeast last week.

Domestic factories in 5 prefectures, including Aichi, Iwate, and Fukuoka, will halt productions between Wednesday and Saturday, February 17 and 20, some for as long as 4 days. The factories produce models varying from Lexus cars to Harrier SUVs.

While the earthquake had no significant impact on Toyota’s factories, it affected some of the automaker’s suppliers, causing a delay in parts supply, a spokesman said.

The company did not disclose the number of affected vehicles.

A strong earthquake hit off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture on Saturday, February 13, injuring dozens of people and triggering widespread power outages. – Rappler.com