Last month Straightline reported that Chrysler would not be using Getrag for their dual-clutch tranny (Chrysler's dual-clutch transmision may be dead). Chrysler's concern (or claim) was that Getrag was underfunded for the project. Now we learn that Getrag's U.S. plant, because of Chrysler's pullout, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection--and they're suing Chrysler LLC.
So, in addition to not having a supplier for a dual-clutch automated manual transmission, Chrysler has got a lawsuit to deal with; just what the doctor ordered...
Here's AutoObserver's take: Harbinger of Things To Come: Chrysler Supplier Getrag Files Bankruptcy
estreka says:
05:40 AM, 11/18/08
We're going to see a lot of supplier lawsuits in the next few months. These relationships have been strained for decades.
flicmod says:
05:59 AM, 11/18/08
And the type of business repertoire by Chrysler that people want to bailout?!?
Ridiculous...
ateixeira says:
11:49 AM, 11/18/08
The sad part is that Getrag is one of the GOOD suppliers.