2013-2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and others recall: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on July 23, 2015. It covers about 1,416,903 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,416,903
- reported
- Jul 23, 2015
- owners notified
- Aug 25, 2015
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 15V461000
Affected vehicles
- Chrysler 200 2015 2015
- Chrysler 300 2015 2015
- Dodge Challenger 2015 2015
- Dodge Charger 2015 2015
- Dodge Durango 2014-2015 20142015
- Dodge Viper 2013-2015 201320142015
- Jeep Cherokee 2014-2015 20142015
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014-2015 20142015
- Ram 1500 2013-2015 201320142015
- Ram 2500 2013-2015 201320142015
- Ram 3500 2013-2015 201320142015
- Ram 4500 2013-2015 201320142015
- Ram 5500 2013-2015 201320142015
Questions about recall 15V461000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and others radio/tape deck/cd etc.?
Yes. Recall 15V461000, reported on July 23, 2015, covers about 1,416,903 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V461000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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