Tokyo: Japanese automakers are facing the risk of production delays after a Dutch semiconductor company warned that it may not be able to deliver critical chips on schedule. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) said the affected chips are used in electronic control units (ECUs), which control vital vehicle functions including engine management, braking systems, and safety features.

The alert underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in the global automotive supply chain, where many manufacturers operate on just-in-time production models. A shortage of these chips could disrupt vehicle assembly lines, not just in Japan but worldwide, given the interlinked nature of modern manufacturing.

The supply risk is linked to Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker recently taken over by the Nether

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