New forecast: 1.3 million vehicle loss from microchip shortage

Complex transmissions Stellantis had to halt production of its popular nine-speed transmissions last week at its Tipton Transmission Plant, north of Indianapolis. Those microchip-reliant units are key components of a long list of Stellantis vehicles, including the Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Renegade and Chrysler Pacifica.

Lindsay Chappell

February 15, 2021 05:00 AM

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