Fiat 500 Production Halt in Turin Enters Its Fifth Week

Unions said Fiat 500 line workers at Stellantis’ Mirafiori plant in Turin would remain on furlough from Monday, Nov. 16, through Nov. 20, as the production halt enters its fifth consecutive week amid weak demand and parts shortages.

Igor Albera of FIM-CISL cited the shortage and weak demand for the model. He said two weeks of production through year-end would be “more than enough to cover the current order book” for the hybrid and electric versions.

Stellantis said a shortage of a component for the N3 GSE engine control unit could interrupt production at some Italian plants during November and December. The automaker is reviewing schedules week by week as it works to restore normal operations.

The latest stoppage follows an earlier warning about possible Fiat production interruptions in Italy through December.