Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
RAM
Model Of Vehicle
4500
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V461000
Component Description
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
Effect Of Defect
Exploitation Of The Software Vulnerability May Result In Unauthorized Remote Modification And Control Of Certain Vehicle Systems, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us Llc)
Start Of Manufacture
20120620
End Of Manufacture
20150723
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1416903
Date Owners Notified
20150825
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20150723
Make Campaign Number
R40