FCA trims output at 4 plants after backlog

FCA invested $350 million in the Belvidere plant to produce the Cherokee starting in 2017. The vehicle had a 97-day supply Jan. 1.

January 13, 2020 05:00 AM

A year ago, the Jeep Cherokee was riding high, becoming the brand's biggest seller behind the Wrangler after a midcycle update gave it fresher styling and more cargo capacity.

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