Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.4 Million Cars That Can Be Remotely Hacked
After this story where two researchers hack into a Jeep Cherokee and remotely take complete control of the vehicle in very scary ways, Fiat Chrysler has issued a recall for 1.4 million vehicles. The recall affects vehicles equipped with 8.4-inch UConnect systems, including the following makes and models:
- 2013-2015 MY Dodge Viper specialty vehicles
- 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups
- 2013-2015 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs
- 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee SUVs
- 2014-2015 Dodge Durango SUVs
- 2015 MY Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans
- 2015 Dodge Challenger sports coupes
I should note that this recall is a US one only. Canadian vehicles are not being recalled. Here’s why:
No cars are being recalled in Canada for the defect because the version of UConnect was never available here because of cellular connectivity issues, the company told CBC News in a statement.
So in theory, Canadians are safer than their US brethren. I hope that’s true and Canadians don’t discover the hard way that this isn’t the case. It also reinforces the fact that cars need a “Patch Tuesday” regime to keep drivers safe.
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