Updated Toyota Statement Regarding Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan
Toyota To Resume Vehicle Production At All Japan Plants From April 18-27
TMC announced early this morning that it will resume vehicle production at all plants in Japan from April 18 through April 27.
Production volume is planned to be approximately 50 per cent of normal. The company will then enter its annual spring break and close plants through May 9 to observe the “Golden Week” national holiday in Japan. A decision on production at Japanese plants after the holiday will be made at a later date.
Here’s a recap of current scheduled production in Japan:
* Replacement parts and overseas parts plants – Open
* Prius, Lexus CT 200h and HS 250h plants – Open
* The rest of Japanese vehicle assembly plants – Open April 18-27
* Planned “Golden Week” national holiday shutdown – April 28 – May 9
* Post-holiday Production – to be announced at a later date after assessing the parts supply situation.