Fiat Chrysler to convert idled Mack II engine plant in Detroit engine plant to build Jeeps, reports say Fiat Chrysler to convert idled Mack II engine plant in Detroit engine plant to build Jeeps, reports say December 6, 2018 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Fiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to reopen its long-idled Mack II engine plant in Detroit as an assembly plant to build three-row Jeep SUVs, The Detroit News and CNBC reported today, citing multiple sources familiar with the plans.