Chrysler (fca Us, Llc) | NHTSA Recall #15V461000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V461000 by Chrysler (fca Us, Llc). Affecting model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles Includes 1,416,903 affected units, Radio Software Security Vulnerabilities, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles

Defect Summary

Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Corrective Action

Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a usb drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. optionally, owners may download the update to their own usb drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for immediate installation. in an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. this measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. the recall began on august 25, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r40.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V461000

Manufacturer: Chrysler (fca Us, Llc)

Report Received Date: 2015-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Radio software security vulnerabilities

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 1,416,903

Details

MFR Campaign Number: R40

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Chrysler (fca us llc) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 chrysler 200, chrysler 300, dodge charger, and dodge challenger, 2014-2015 jeep grand cherokee, cherokee, and dodge durango, and 2013-2015 dodge viper vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Consequence Summary: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a usb drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge. optionally, owners may download the update to their own usb drive from http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/ or take their vehicle to a chrysler dealer for immediate installation. in an effort to mitigate the effects of this security vulnerability, chrysler has had the wireless service provider close the open cellular connection to the vehicle that provided unauthorized access to the vehicle network. this measure may not have been implemented on all vehicles and does not address access by other means that will be remedied by the software update. the recall began on august 25, 2015. owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. chrysler's number for this recall is r40.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 98.79

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