Recall 15V461000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Defect in 2013-2015 RAM 5500
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,416,903 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V461000 |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,416,903 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2013 RAM 2500, 2013 RAM 3500, 2013 RAM 1500, 2013 RAM 5500, 2013 RAM 4500, 2013 DODGE VIPER, 2014 RAM 1500, 2014 JEEP CHEROKEE, 2014 RAM 2500, 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2014 DODGE DURANGO, 2014 RAM 5500, 2014 RAM 3500, 2014 RAM 4500, 2014 DODGE VIPER, 2015 RAM 5500, 2015 RAM 1500, 2015 DODGE VIPER, 2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2015 JEEP CHEROKEE, 2015 CHRYSLER 200, 2015 DODGE CHALLENGER, 2015 CHRYSLER 300, 2015 DODGE CHARGER, 2015 DODGE DURANGO, 2015 RAM 2500, 2015 RAM 3500, 2015 RAM 4500
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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