Nissan Motor must cut production for its top-selling Rogue SUV. A critical chip shortage is forcing this decision. This supply problem involves the Dutch firm Nexperia. The cut is the latest result of a spreading diplomatic conflict.
Production of the Rogue SUV will fall by about 900 vehicles. This reduction starts the week of November 10th. The cut affects Nissan’s main Kyushu plant in Japan. Nissan is also checking plans for the following week. The company must adjust other sites, including the Oppama plant. That factory makes the Note compact car.
The Rogue is extremely important for Nissan. It was the company’s best-selling model in the United States last year. The chips are vital components for the vehicles. Automakers worldwide are struggling with this Nexperia supply squeeze.
The Dutch government took control of Nexperia in September. Officials cited security risks over its Chinese parent, Wingtech. In response, China banned exports of Nexperia products. This action severely limits chip availability.
Nissan is currently monitoring the situation closely. The company promises to minimize delivery impacts. They plan a swift recovery once chip supplies stabilize. Nissan will provide more financial details this Thursday.
