Stellantis says it is cutting a shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant north of Detroit during July as the automaker tries to recalibrate its production and sales numbers , which fell sharply in the United States in the second quarter.
The automaker also said Tuesday that it is making production changes at its plants in Toledo, Ohio.
The shift cut and resulting layoffs will affect about 1,600 workers at the plant in Warren, which has about 3,300 represented hourly workers. The plant normally runs two shifts per day.
The plant produces the Jeep Wagoneer, Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer, as well as the Ram 1500 Classic, the older version of its Ram pickup.
“Stellantis is adjusting the operating pattern at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant to align production with sales. The plant will run one shift for the month of July. The company will continue to monitor demand and take the necessary action to balance inventories,” according to an emailed statement provided by company spokeswoman Jodi Tinson.