Investing.com -- Volkswagen AG will reduce production of the T-roc Cabrio SUV at its Osnabrueck plant in Germany, a company spokesperson said Tuesday. The decision has raised concerns among employee representatives about the facility's future.

Production of the compact convertible SUV is set to continue at the Osnabrueck site until next year, with no plans currently in place for the plant beyond that timeframe.

A company spokesperson said a holiday closure will be extended by one week and additional production-free days will be added. The spokesperson attributed the decision to seasonal demand patterns for convertibles, which are more popular in the Northern Hemisphere spring and early summer, with demand typically declining in the second half of the year.

The works council spokesperson described the situation as "precarious," stating it amounts to a de-facto four-day work week for Osnabrueck employees.

Volkswagen has said it is in advanced talks with defense companies to find another use for the factory. The T-roc Cabrio represents a niche model in Volkswagen's product lineup.