Recall 15V461000 scope
Recall 15V461000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. • reported Jul 23, 2015 • • 1,416,903 units affected
View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth
- Campaign
- 15V461000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
- Makes
- CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP +1
- Model Years
- 2013–2015
- Affected Units
- 1,416,903
- Country
- US
- Data As Of
- Apr 5, 2026
What this recall is about, in plain English
CHRYSLER has issued a recall affecting equipment. Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify and mail affected owners a USB drive that includes a software update that eliminates the vulnerability, free of charge.
Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.
This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Exploitation of the software vulnerability may result in unauthorized remote modification and control of certain vehicle systems, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500, 2015 Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, and Dodge Challenger, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, and Dodge Durango, and 2013-2015 Dodge Viper vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with radios that have software vulnerabilities that can allow third-party access to certain networked vehicle control systems.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
28 vehicles under this recall
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CHRYSLER | 200 | 2015 |
| CHRYSLER | 300 | 2015 |
| DODGE | CHALLENGER | 2015 |
| DODGE | CHARGER | 2015 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2015 |
| DODGE | DURANGO | 2014 |
| DODGE | VIPER | 2015 |
| DODGE | VIPER | 2014 |
| DODGE | VIPER | 2013 |
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 2015 |
| JEEP | CHEROKEE | 2014 |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2015 |
| JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | 2014 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2015 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2014 |
| RAM | 1500 | 2013 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2015 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2014 |
| RAM | 2500 | 2013 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2015 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2014 |
| RAM | 3500 | 2013 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2015 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2014 |
| RAM | 4500 | 2013 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2015 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2014 |
| RAM | 5500 | 2013 |
Official Sources & Documents
Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex
Documents hosted on nhtsa.gov. Links open in a new tab.
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.
How to verify your vehicle is affected
- Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
- Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 15V461000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
- Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
- Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.