Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 TRX production stopped due to lack of microchips

Production of the flagship trucks Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 TRX had to be stopped in the week of August 30, 2021 due to a shortage of semiconductors. While the exact date of the resumption of supply of microchips is unknown.

A few days ago, the automotive industry announced a shortage of semiconductors with alarm, however, they had little hope that over time this shortage of chips would be solved, but this did not happen.

The shortage of microchips affected the production of Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 TRX, which were forced to cease operations in the week of August 30, 2021 due to the lack of these materials.

According to Automotive News, a shortage of microchips has forced various auto factories in North America to drastically reduce vehicle production. And it showed that the global impact, according to the same environment, would be 8,1 million units.

The Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 TRX are not spared from this blow, which in 2020 saw a drop in sales due to the pandemic that the world is experiencing, now with a shortage of microchips it will be difficult to maintain the pace of production, even, because of which it has come to the point that production was halted for at least a week.

The impact that will be caused by this action will be negative because, according to the sales of the plant, the Ram truck produces a ton a week, metaphorically speaking, which shows strong consequences.

While no one knows that the 1500 Ram 2021 is being built at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the human resources behind it will certainly shock you.

The 286-acre plant operates three shifts, employs over 7 employees, and is paid $6.728 an hour, according to Motor Trend.

The Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 TRX, which, by the way, were recognized as "Truck of the Year 2019-2021", put their production, and therefore sales, "at risk" if microchips do not hit the market as soon as possible. in a timely manner, as actions will need to be taken that will affect not only the company itself, but also the hundreds of employees who go to work at the plant every day.

While the exact date of the resumption of supply of microchips is unknown.