Parts Scarcity Forces Toyota To Close U.S. Factories

by Tracy Samilton, Michigan Radio

Toyota is telling its dealers to brace for vehicle shortages because of the disaster in Japan. The company has also told its American workers to plan for some unscheduled days off. Toyota plans to shut down its U.S. factories five extra days this spring because of the parts shortage.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, April 12, 2011