Chip shortage disrupts Fiat production in Italy

Business · First reported 2 Nov, 13:57 · Updated 14:16

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Stellantis says a shortage of an electronic component used in an engine control unit has disrupted production of some Fiat models in Italy and may cause further stoppages through December. The shortage has affected the Pandina, with possible impacts at plants in Pomigliano, Mirafiori and Termoli.

Stellantis said the component shortage has disrupted production of some Fiat models and weighed on October sales, particularly for the Pandina.
Further production stoppages may occur in November and December at Pomigliano and Mirafiori; Termoli’s engine operations could also be affected.
Stellantis said it and Fiat are seeking alternatives and gradually restoring normal operations. Mirafiori was already in a three-week halt, attributed to a separate component shortage, with unions also citing weak Fiat 500 demand.

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Key facts

Affected company and models: Stellantis reported disruption to some Fiat models, particularly the Pandina.
Component: An electronic component used in an engine control unit.
Potential timing: Further disruption could continue through November and December.
Potentially affected locations: Pomigliano, Mirafiori and Termoli.
Stellantis response: The company said it and Fiat were seeking alternatives and gradually restoring normal operations.