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NHTSA recall 15V508000

Electrical System · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

August 12, 2015report date
7,810units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.

Why it matters: Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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…

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Jeep Renegade.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V508000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.