To address the problem, the factory has already reduced the number of shifts.

Mercedes-Benz parent, Daimler might have to close the factory of the automaker in Tuscaloosa (Alabama) due to a lack of parts. Automotive News reported citing a notice sent to workers at the plant. One section of the site works six hour shifts and another does not do overtime. Models such as the GLE– or LLS-Class are built by the factory (gallery below).

“The production at the Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa factory is currently in operation. We monitor the situation closely and keep track of our suppliers and parts. “The supply chain is currently secure and we are monitoring the situation on a daily basis,” Birgit Zaiser (Manager of Production & Supply Chain Management, Global Communications Mercedes-Benz Cars & Vans), stated in a statement to .

Daimler, which announced that it would suspend most European production for two weeks because of the COVID-19 epidemic on March 17, admitted that not all global supply chains could be sustained at the moment.

We have taken extra precautions to protect our Team members from COVID-19. We have reduced group meetings and suspended business travel. Additionally, we took additional precautions to minimize exposure for our Team members through intense cleaning and adjustments in cafeteria use as well as shift separation. Motor1.com’s Zaiser said that they are monitoring the situation closely and will adjust work arrangements as necessary.

Mercedes has already committed to helping dealers in the United States through these difficult times. They receive a base payout for every vehicle that was sold in March. This is even though they have not met the usual sales quota. The financial services division of the automaker is looking at postponing payments for up to 90 days.