Seat shortage tied to foam shortage?

[KnightMare]

If you guys remember back in January the email leaked that there would be a shortage in March for TR1 & TR2 seats. Maybe this explains why. Can't make seats without foam...

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[DulcejuanDiaz]

Really incredible......

 

[RobR651]

That’s tied to oil production issues from the winter storms in February. Can’t make foam without oil. That happened after the seat shortage memo you mentioned. It’s definitely not going to help the situation though.

 

[RobR651]

Car seat foam shortage threatens to derail auto production, report says

Following the devastating Texas winter storms, suppliers are reportedly "scrambling."

www.cnet.com

 

[RobR651]

That article basically said it hasn’t affected things yet but will be shortly. Not good on top of the chip shortage. Coupled with that memo you mentioned.