Most of our security alerts revolve around computers and their software. This one has been caused by a hack which can take control of certain models of newer Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles over the internet.
A recall of these models has been put into effect. The models affected are:
Makes/Models/Model Years:
CHRYSLER/200/2015
CHRYSLER/300/2015
DODGE/CHALLENGER/2015
DODGE/CHARGER/2015
DODGE/DURANGO/2014-2015
DODGE/VIPER/2013-2015
JEEP/CHEROKEE/2014-2015
JEEP/GRAND CHEROKEE/2014-2015
RAM/1500/2013-2015
RAM/2500/2013-2015
RAM/3500/2013-2015
RAM/4500/2013-2015
RAM/5500/2013-2015
Further information available from the NHTSA: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/UCM483033/RCAK-15V461-4967.pdf