Chrysler to Stop Production For One Month

But First Snide's Remarks: Credit Problems? I thought that OUR $350 Billion (so far) was supposed to loosen up the credit market... what's the problem? Let me know what you think msnide@theautochannel.com

Chrysler LLC Adjusts Production as a Result of the Deteriorating U.S. Credit Crunch

AUBURN HILLS - December 17, 2008: Due to the continued lack of consumer credit for the American car buyer and the resulting dramatic impact it has had on overall industry sales in the United States, Chrysler LLC announced that it will make significant adjustments to the production schedules of its manufacturing operations. In doing so, the Company will keep production and dealer inventory aligned with U.S. market demand. In response, the Company confirmed that all Chrysler manufacturing operations will be idled at the end of the shift Friday, Dec. 19, and impacted employees will not return to work any sooner than Monday, Jan. 19, 2009.

Chrysler dealers confirmed to the Company at a recent meeting at its headquarters, that they have many willing buyers for Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge vehicles but are unable to close the deals, due to lack of financing. The dealers have stated that they have lost an estimated 20 to 25 percent of their volume because of this credit situation.

The Company will continue to monitor the production schedules of its manufacturing operations moving forward.