Chrysler officially recalls 1.4 million vehicles after software hack - KHON2
Chrysler officially recalled approximately 1. 4 million vehicles Friday over a software vulnerability. Armed only with laptops and an Internet connection, they broke into the internal system of a 2014 Jeep Cherokee and took control of the vehicle’s locks, steering, and speedometer. From there, they rewrite the car’s code, giving them near complete control of the vehicle, anything from windshield wipers and radio to the engine and brakes. Earlier this month, Chrysler quietly offered a software upgrade that customers should install “at their earliest convenience. “Today’s software security update, provided at no cost to customers, also includes Uconnect improvements introduced in the 2015 model year designed to enhance customer convenience and enjoyment of their vehicle. Customers can either download and install this particular update themselves or, if preferred, their dealer can complete this one-time update at no cost to customers. Customers with questions may call Vehicle Care at 1-877-855-8400. ”. You can also look up your own Uconnect software update by entering your VIN online here. Then on Friday, an official recall was issued which said “exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects the following vehicles (Makes/Models/Model Years):. Source: khon2.com
