General Motors has confirmed it will stop production at its Fort Wayne, Indiana, manufacturing facility for two weeks this spring to better control full-size pickup truck inventory levels. A memo sent to factory employees has been obtained by the Detroit News confirming the shutdown. A GM spokesperson said the shutdown will begin on March 27.
“The plant constantly reviews and adjusts production schedules according to customers’ needs,” said the spokesperson. “All actions taken are in accordance with provisions of the UAW-GM National Bargaining Agreement and the local agreement.”
GM has three other full-size truck plants in Canada, Mexico, and Flint, Michigan. None of them will be affected by the shutdown and will continue normal production operations.