Chrysler Group LLC said TRW Automotive Inc. (TRW) has temporarily agreed to continue shipping parts next week, clearing the way for all the auto maker's U.S. plants to return to production Monday.

The auto maker sought court intervention Wednesday to force TRW to honor its agreements and deliver a variety of parts - including child-seat tethers, air bags and steering columns - to its plants, according to a court filing.

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge postponed a hearing on the matter until Tuesday, after TRW promised to continue shipping.

"With the encouragement of the bankruptcy court, TRW has assured Chrysler that it will continue to ship the parts we need to resume production on schedule," Chrysler spokesman Mike Palese said. "Chrysler Group LLC is looking forward to returning our employees and those of our suppliers back to work and to continue to work for our mutual benefit."

Chrysler filed a complaint in New York after TRW, based in Livonia, Mich., failed to notify Chrysler in writing that parts will continued to be delivered. TRW had to file the notification by Tuesday.

"Chrysler will be unable to operate many of its plants, causing thousands of people to lose their jobs and causing Chrysler substantial economic loss," the company said in its complaint. "For the same reasons, the public interest strongly favors issuance of an injunction."

The lawsuit highlights the importance of suppliers in the viability of car makers. The possibilities for disruptions in the flow of parts are expected to intensify as more U.S. parts-makers file for bankruptcy protection amid the continued drop in demand.

Chrysler has been more aggressive with suppliers than its competitors. Last year, it pulled contracts from Plastech Engineered Products Inc. over concerns of the company's financial status. Plastech subsequently filed for bankruptcy and later liquidated.

The auto maker wants a preliminary and permanent injunction directing TRW to take all steps necessary to comply with the auto maker's parts-delivery schedule. Chrysler also is seeking legal fees and other costs. A court date hasn't yet been set, and the company didn't disclose how many plants could be affected.

The only signs of dispute between TRW and Chrysler were in May, during the auto maker's bankruptcy process. Chrysler, which merged its assets with Italian auto maker Fiat SpA (FIATY), estimated it owed TRW about $27 million in parts costs. TRW said the estimate was too low.

TRW spokesman John Wilkerson said the company is continuing to ship parts to Chrysler and has no plans to stop.

-By Jeff Bennett, Dow Jones Newswires; 248-204-5542; jeff.bennett@dowjones.com