I just got notice that my cars (two) had been assigned VIN's and they are in D1 status. I ordered these on Jan 23 and this status change just happened March 22. What does this mean? What are the steps to the build process? How can we check further? Thanks, Chuck . . .

here are the codes and what they mean.

BB Review by fleet department
BD Special equipment processing
BE Edit error
BG Passed edit n/a for schedule
BGL Edit ok parts unavailable
BX Passed edit available for schedule
C Sub firm
D Firm schedule - dealer has allocation and all parts available
D1 Gateline schedule - scheduled to be built
E Frame
F Paint
G Trim
I Built going through certification
J certified
JB Shipped to body vendor
JE Emission check
JS Shipped to storage
KZ Released by plant , invoiced
KZL Released - not shipped
KZM First rail departure
KZN First rail arrival
KZO Delayed/recieved
KZOA Plant holds
KZOB Zone/distribution holds
KZOC Carrier delays
KZOD Carrier holds
KZOE Mis-shipped vehicle
KZOF Show/test vehicle
KZOG Damaged vehicle
KZOH All other reasons
KZT Second rail departure
KZU Second rail arrival
KZX Delivered to dealer
ZA Canceled

How were you notified...phone, mail, or email?

Thanks WB. Now, how do I track them and what does all this mean in the greater scheme of my Nitro's production? Any idea of how long at each phase (code)? Chuck . . .

CDC- I had the VON (I think that is the order number) I called the Chrysler Customer Service and bothered them for a month till this happened. So the answer is, I called them. Chuck . . .

hahaha...thanks Chuck. Maybe I'll do the same with my VON.

Once the car hits D1, it's scheduled. It could sit in D1 for a week or a month, depending on the build mix and where you car falls in that mix (for instance, if they are only building 1 R/T in 20 cars, and yours is an R/T, it's gonna wait in D1 for longer). Once it hits E status, it *should* be through the system in a few days, unless it hits a snag (like a parts hold or something).

WB, update you post (and future posts) so I status reads "Built, going thru certification" and J status reads "Certified"

to find out the status of your build
if you know a DCX employee they may be able to find out on the employee website

your dealership gets a weekly update on the status of all vehicles they have ordered

know someone that works at the toledo plant

as to how long they sit at each build level.........that is totally unknown all the scheduling is done according to when the parts will be available and how the plant schedules the build..............unless you know the guy that does the scheduling at the plant their is no way of knowing how long things will take..................

all updated

thanks for the correction