UPDATE: Impact of Supplier Plant Fire Spreads Across U.S. Carmakers

Last week’s fire at a Michigan supplier of light-weight metal component is disrupting production for at least five carmakers in the U.S.

The blaze on May 2 shut down Meridian Magnesium Products’ plant south of Lansing, Mich. The facility makes die-cast instrument panel supports, front-end carriers, engine cradles and radiator supports.

Meridian is owned by Wanfeng Auto Holding Group. The Chinese company also supplies Honda, Tesla and Toyota.

Ford Motor Co. is suspending production of its F-150 series fullsize pickup trucks at four U.S. factories. The trucks account for a huge proportion of Ford’s profits.

General Motors Co. is suspending production of fullsize vans at its plant in Wentzville, Mo., because of the fire. Daimler AG says it is making adjustments and canceling shifts for unspecified SUVs made there.

Similarly, BMW AG says its output of X5 and X6 SUV/crossovers in Spartanburg, S.C., has been interrupted. The company tells Automotive News it is looks for another source for affected parts.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV says the fire has affected its ability to make Chrysler minivans at its plant in Windsor, Ont. FCA is adjusting production schedules to minimize the disruption.