Fiat Chrysler Issues Massive Recall After Hack - NewsFactor Network
If you drive a Chrysler, you not only need to beware of hackers -- you also need to look for a recall notice. Fiat Chrysler just issued a voluntary safety recall to update software in about 1. 4 million U. S. vehicles. There is a security flaw in the Jeep Cherokee’s Uconnect in-vehicle connectivity system. The hackers successfully -- and remotely -- turned up the radio as loud as it would go and turned on the windshield wipers. 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups. 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee (pictured) and Cherokee SUVs. 2015 MY Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans. “The security of FCA U. S. customers is a top priority, as is retaining their confidence in the company’s products,” the company said in a statement. On top of the recall, Fiat Chrysler has also applied network-level security measures to prevent this type of remote manipulation going forward. The company essentially blocked remote access to certain in-vehicle systems. The company said that the software manipulation the recall addresses isn’t easy to carry out but requires “unique and extensive technical knowledge, prolonged physical access to a subject vehicle and extended periods of. Source: www.newsfactor.com
