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What's New April, 2008 |
| Production Notes |
Industry and Markets |
| Production Updates |
| General Motors |
American Axle workers go back to jobs (5/28/08)
Production resumed Tuesday at American Axle & Manufacturing Inc., as workers at five of the company's U.S. plants returned to work after ratifying a concessionary contract that ended a three-month strike against the Detroit supplier. - Jewel Gopwani |
2008MY Pontiac G6 Convertible
Closed for New Orders - 4/7/08
Please be advised that new orders for the 2008 Pontiac G6 convertible are no longer being accepted. Demand for this model has been
extremely strong for both fleet and retail, and current orders on hand meet production capacity. |
| Daimler Chrysler |
June and July 2008 Production Schedule
(June 2, 2008)
| Week of June 9, the following plant will not operate: |
| Saltillo |
(Ram) |
| Week of June 23, the following plant will not operate: |
| Newark |
(Durango and Aspen) |
| June 30, the following plants will not operate: |
| Warren Truck |
(Ram and Dakota) |
| Newark |
(Durango and Aspen) |
| Week of July 7, the following plants will not operate: |
| Newark |
(Durango and Aspen) |
| Saltillo |
(Ram) |
| Toledo North |
(Liberty and Nitro) |
| St. Louis South |
(Minivans) |
| Week of July 14, all assembly plants will not operate except: |
| Jefferson North Assembly Plant |
(Grand Cherokee and Commander) |
| Week of July 21, the following plants will not operate: |
| Brampton |
(300, Challenger, Charger) |
| Windsor |
(Minivans) |
| Week of July 28, the following plant will not operate: |
| St. Louis South |
(Minivans) |
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Name Change for Seat Fabric (June 2, 2008)
Effective with 2009 MY V1, the "YES Essentials" name on all products will be changed to "Stain Repel" seat fabric. This is a change in NAME ONLY. There is no change in which products get stain resistant seats and the description of what the material does will not change, only the brand name.
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Extended Order Cutoff for 2008 MY Dodge Sprinter
The order cutoff for the 2008 Dodge Sprinter has been extended from May 2, 2008 to June 24, 2008.
Name Change for Seat Fabric
Effective with 2009 MY V1, the "YES Essentials" name on all products will be changed to "Stain Repel" seat fabric. This is a change in NAME ONLY. There is no change in which products get stain resistant seats and the description of what the material does will not change, only the brand name.
May and June Production Schedule
Week of May 19, the following plant will not operate:
• Newark (Durango and Aspen)
Week of June 30, the following plant will not operate:
• Warren Truck (Ram and Dakota) |
| Ford |
Ford Recall: (May 28, 2008)
F-150 MY 2005-2006
Lincoln / Mark LT 2005-2006
Ford is recalling 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
Consequence:
Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall is expected to begin on or about July 7, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
2009MY Mustang Optional Chrome Wheel Scheduling Hold
(June 2, 2008) The optional Mustang 18" Chrome Wheel (64A) is on indefinite scheduling hold due to availability. Please consider the 18" Polished Wheel (64W) as an alternative. Orders currently scheduled with the 64A wheel will be produced. |
| Toyota |
New 5.7L Flex Fuel V8 Engine for 2009MY Tundra and Sequoia (June 2, 2008)
The brand new Flex Fuel V8 (FFV) engine will be available on 4WD only for both 2009MY Tundra and Sequoia, starting with the May 2008 order month for August 2008 production. The FFV is certified for Federal Emission and therefore cannot be retailed for those states where the California emission is adopted. For FFV ordering, there will be 13 newly created models (10 for Tundra and 3 for Sequoia) to separate the FFVs from the gasoline only 5.7L V8 models. |
MY08 Sienna/Avalon/Tundra Availability (June 2, 2008)
MY08 Sienna, Avalon and Tundra are no longer available for production orders but pool models will remain in commercial pool/emmediate orders as follows. |
| Series |
MY08 |
MY09 |
| Sienna |
Commercial Pool/Immediate Orders available thru June build |
MY09 currently available for ordering |
| Avalon |
Commercial Pool/Emmediate Orders available thru July build |
MY09 currently available for ordering |
| Tacoma |
MY08 Commercial Pool has now been depleted |
MY09 currently available for ordering |
| Tundra |
Commercial Pool/Emmediate Orders limited availability thru July build |
MY09 currently available for ordering |
| Any unsold MY08 built units will flow into the immediate pool which will be available for 2-3 weeks from last week of production. |
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MY08/MY09 Series Availability Information (June 2, 2008)
| Series |
Commercial |
Licensee Risk |
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| Yaris |
No |
No |
MY08 no longer available for Fleet MY09 not available for start-up (first order month is July 2008) |
| Corolla (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes
(Base Grade N/A) |
MY09 available |
| Matrix |
Yes |
Yes |
MY09 Available |
| Camry (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes** |
MY09 Available
(CE Models not avaiulable for Fleet order) |
| Camry Hybrid |
Yes** |
No |
MY09 Available |
| Solara (domestic) |
No |
No |
Solara no longer available |
| Avalon (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes** |
First order month for MY09 |
| Prius |
Yes |
No |
First order month for MY09 |
| Sienna (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes |
First order month for MY09 |
| RAV4 |
Yes |
Yes |
First order month for MY09 |
| Land Cruiser |
Yes |
No |
First order month for MY09 |
| FJ Cruiser |
No |
No |
First order month for MY09 |
| Highlander |
Yes |
Yes*** |
First order month for MY09 |
| Highlander Hybrid |
Yes |
Yes |
First order month for MY09 |
| 4Runner |
Yes |
Yes*** |
First order month for MY09 |
| Sequoia (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes |
MY09 Available |
| Tacoma (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes |
MY09 Available |
| Tundra (domestic) |
Yes |
Yes |
MY09 Available |
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Auto Leasing, LLC 440 Washington Avenue North
Haven, CT 06473
Toll Free 800.242.7767 Phone 203.234.6850 Fax
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