Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248022-chrysler-200-2015-recall-equipment · Recall date July 23, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V461000
“CHRYSLER 200 (2015) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 23, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248022-chrysler-200-2015-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 15V461000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
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Subject: Recall 15V461000 — Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) CHRYSLER 200 (2015) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a CHRYSLER 200 (2015) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 15V461000 from Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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