Nowadays, hacking should not only be understood in the context of computers and mobiles. For a recent recall of Fiat Chrysler SUVs' suggest a possibility of hacking the car's system as well. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that they are conducting a voluntary recall of 2015 Jeep Renegade numbering around 7,810. On a statement on their website, the company emphasized that the security of FCA US customers is the company's top priority and that the software manipulation addressed by the said recall would require unique and extensive technical knowledge. On the said statement the FCA US stated that;
"FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to update software in approximately 7,810 U.S.-market SUVs equipped with certain radios. The campaign - which involves radios that differ from those implicated in another, similar recall - is designed to protect connected vehicles from remote manipulation. If unauthorized, such interference constitutes a criminal act."
Measure were already been applied according to reports, as to FCA US statement, they mentioned that;
"These measures - which required no customer or dealer actions - block remote access to certain vehicle systems. The Company is unaware of any injuries related to software exploitation, nor is it aware of any related complaints, warranty claims or accidents - independent of the media demonstration."
With all the recent recalls involving automobiles from other companies, Fiat Chrysler assumes as well the responsibility of keeping their customers safe at all times. That is why with this call for a recall, they are instructing customers to visit their website in order to input their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) and determine if their vehicles are included in the recall. And if indeed included, the company suggests that customers should download software for security updates. The said updates guarantee an additional security features. And customer should not likewise be concerned for any cost for the software update is free of any charge.
