- Volkswagen will suspend ID.4 production in Chattanooga.
- The production halt could last until early 2025.
- VW is trying to find a fix for a faulty electronic door lock that prompted a recall of nearly 100,000 units.
Volkswagen will suspend the production of the all-electric ID.4 crossover at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee starting next week as it works to find a fix for a faulty electronic door-opening mechanism that could cause the doors to open unexpectedly.
The problematic door latch recently prompted a recall that includes nearly 100,000 U.S.-spec ID.4s and now Volkswagen has issued a stop-sale for unsold and pre-owned inventory vehicles. According to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, about 200 employees will be furloughed and production could be suspended until the beginning of the year.
“After extensive review, in response to the stop-sale of the ID.4, we will temporarily suspend production of the vehicle at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant until a remedy is available,” Michael W. Lowder, a company spokesperson, said in a statement…