TOKYO — Honda stated on Thursday it could cut back automotive output by as much as 40 % at two Japanese crops in early October due to ongoing provide chain and logistical issues.

The cutback offers additional proof of issues automakers possible face in making an attempt to extend manufacturing volumes within the second half of the monetary yr to the tip of March to make up for a shortfall attributable to a persistent scarcity of chips and provide chain disruptions within the first half of the enterprise yr.

Two strains at Honda’s Suzuka plant in western Japan will in the reduction of manufacturing by about 40 % in early October, whereas its meeting plant in Saitama prefecture, north of Tokyo, will in the reduction of manufacturing plans by about 30 % for the interval.

The automaker additionally stated on Thursday it could lower automobile manufacturing at Saitama by about 40 % and at Suzuka by about 20 % for the remainder of September.

Honda blamed delays in receiving elements and logistics on COVID-19 outbreaks and semiconductor shortages. The output discount will have an effect on quite a lot of autos, together with the Vezel SUV, Stepwgn minivan and Civic compact automotive.

Honda’s manufacturing at these two crops returned to regular in June after an earlier discount however it started making changes once more within the subsequent month, the corporate has stated beforehand.