Apart form its unique design crafted through Progressive Stamping Dies, Last Tuesday’s Jeep Cherokee
incident raised several questions on Fiats software quality. Fiat took little
time to take action & released a voluntary safety recall.
Reports confirm that recall which was initiated on Friday involved around 1.4 million different sedans all equipped with latest 8.4 inch unconnected touch screens.
Reports confirm that recall which was initiated on Friday involved around 1.4 million different sedans all equipped with latest 8.4 inch unconnected touch screens.
Reports released by Wired reveal
that incident involved 2 hackers who effectively hacked the jeep Cherokee
through web-connected infotainment system while sitting miles away from the
incident spot. Hackers naming Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek were able to
somehow control numerous functions of Jeep Cherokee including, dashboard,
steering, brakes etc through a Laptop.
Remote access was established due to
a flaw in infotainment system which can occur again whereas FCA confirms that
any such complains or warranty claims related to hacking has not been reported
yet.
Safety recall although seems big but
is quiet easy FCA will be providing all their valuable customers a USB drive to
upgrade their software’s. New upgrade is fully secured & will include
additional features. Furthermore, Customers using cars equipped with unconnect
systems can ensure their security via VIN number by visiting http://www.driveuconnect.com/software-update/.
FCA ended their press conference by
confirming that this type of software breach requires enhanced level technical
understanding & code writing along with physical access to the vehicle.
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