The coronavirus outbreak has prompted three automakers in
All three automakers cited a shortage of a crucial component called wiring harness.
Renault Samsung said its stocks of the part are expected to be depleted Tuesday, and new supplies are likely to arrive late next week.
Wiring harness is an indispensable automotive part laid on the floor of the vehicles. It's an electrical assembly of various components, transmitting power and information.
Renault Samsung depends heavily on the Chinese supply of wiring harness.
Its two domestic rivals are facing the same problem.
It marks the first time
On the same day,
The disruption could continue if the Chinese sourcing factories remain shut down for longer than expected.
The novel coronavirus outbreak started in December in
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