Tracking your order is pretty easy once you know what to do. The way I tracked my order was to call DCX's Customer Service number (800-992-1997) and follow the voice prompts. (Word of caution here..DCX has two Customer Service Centers, one in Tennessee, and the main Customer Service Center, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan.) The Tennessee location, when I would call in to check the status, would not have accurate information, I later found out that DCX is trying to synchronize the systems for uniformity. The way that you know that you are in the call queue for the Auburn Hills Call Center, is when the phone prompts ask for part of the VIN number, as well as computer generated music, rather than what I call "Doctor's Office hold music". If you don't have a VIN yet, don't worry, your selling dealer should have a VON number for you. The VON number will work with the Customer Service reps as well. You will not be issued a VIN until the car hits "D1" status, which means basically that the car is getting ready to be produced on the line. The car remains in "D1" status for about 3 weeks while parts are allocated and secured. The car begins on the line shortly after the 3 week waiting period ends. Then the car hits the line and moves along pretty quickly. According to the assembly team at Brampton, it takes approximately 24 hours to build your car. After the car is manufactured, it is then sent to the Quality Control area for inspection and final approval, and shipment. For example, I have listed my milestones for my base 300 below:
11/8-ORDER PLACED BY DEALER TO BRAMPTON ASSY.
11/10-D-FIRM SCHEDULE PARTS AVAILABLE
11/11-D1-GATELINE-VIN # ESTABLISHED
11/20-E-FRAME
11/20-F-PAINT
11/22-G-TRIM
11/29-J-BUILT OK’D
11/30-KZ-RELEASED BY PLANT
12/06-DEALER ARRIVAL & DELIVERY
From order to placement, my order took approximately one month. Some vehicles may be longer.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely yours,
Brian T. Carotenuto