(October 31, 2011) Honda said today that as the flooding in Thailand continues, a number of Honda suppliers in Asia currently are unable to maintain parts production, which is disrupting the flow of parts to production operations in North America.

To better manage the available parts supply in North America and globally, effective Nov. 2, Honda said it will cut auto production in the U.S. and Canada by 50 percent through at least Nov. 10. Subsequent adjustments will be announced as they are determined based on the parts supply situation, the company said.

In addition, all Saturday overtime work will be canceled through November, and a non-production day is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11.

The December on-sale date of the all-new 2012 Honda CR-V crossover could potentially be delayed by several weeks. The on-sale date will be announced in the near future.

In 2010, 87 percent of the Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the United States were produced in North America. While the vast majority of parts and materials used to produce these products are purchased from suppliers in North America, a few critical electronic parts are sourced from Thailand and other regions of the world.

Honda is working closely with its suppliers in Thailand and throughout its global network to reestablish the flow of parts for the products made in North America.

Honda said in a statement today that, "As in the past, Honda remains focused on minimizing the impact to its associates and their families and plans no layoffs at any of its North American facilities. Non-production days will continue to be treated as 'no pay, no penalty,'” meaning Honda associates can report to work, use a vacation day, or take the day off without compensation or penalty."