Yikes. Fiat Chrysler announced on Friday that it’s recalling 1.4 million automobiles due to concerns about their software security. The announcement comes just days after hackers demonstrated a terrifying hack of a Jeep that was driving down the highway at 70 miles per hour. 
 
 BACKGROUND: Hackers take over a Jeep driving down the highway at 70 mph 
 
 The company says that it’s also “applied network-level security measures to prevent the type of remote manipulation demonstrated in a recent media report,” presumably referring to the report in Wired earlier this week that detailed the Jeep hack. 
 
 The vulnerability affects cars equipped with 8.4-inch touch displays on the inside. Here is the complete list of cars that may be affected: 
 
 2013-2015 MY Dodge Viper specialty vehicles 
 
 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups 
 
 2013-2015 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs 
 
 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee SUVs 
 
 2014-2015 Dodge Durango SUVs 
 
 2015 MY Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans 
 
 2015 Dodge Challenger sports coupes 
 
 Customers whose vehicles are affected by the threat will receive USB devices that will offer additional security upgrades besides the patches that FCA delivered over the air this week. 
 
 Earlier this week, Wired reported that hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek had developed code that could use a Jeep’s entertainment system to control “its dashboard functions, steering, brakes, and transmission, all from a laptop that may be across the country.” The hackers plan to give their research a full vetting at the big Black Hat conference in Las Vegas next month in what will surely be a highlight of the show. 
 
 To learn more, check out FCA’s full press release posted below. ||||| Chrysler has quietly released a Jeep software update to fix a major security vulnerability that could allow hackers to remotely hijack your vehicle. 
 
 The flaw, discovered by security researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek, affects an Internet-connected computer feature in the dashboard called Uconnect—an optional upgrade that does not come standard in Chrysler vehicles. The duo recently demonstrated how they can leverage the flaw to remotely hack into a Jeep, taking Wired writer Andy Greenberg on a ride he won't soon forget. 
 
 Greenberg agreed to be the researcher's "digital crash-test dummy" and willingly got behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee on public roads in St. Louis. That's when things started getting weird. 
 
 "Though I hadn't touched the dashboard, the vents in the Jeep Cherokee started blasting cold air at the maximum setting," he wrote in his account of the incident. "Next the radio switched to the local hip hop station ... I spun the control knob left and hit the power button, to no avail. Then the windshield wipers turned on, and wiper fluid blurred the glass." 
 
 The hackers—sitting comfortably on the couch in Miller's basement 10 miles away—flashed an image of themselves on the car's digital display. Greenberg didn't panic; the hackers had assured him they wouldn't do anything life threatening. Then they cut the transmission. 
 
 "Immediately my accelerator stopped working. As I frantically pressed the pedal and watched the RPMs climb, the Jeep lost half its speed, then slowed to a crawl. The experiment had ceased to be fun," Greenberg wrote. 
 
 He then grabbed his iPhone and started to "beg" the hackers to stop. They had one more trick up their sleeves, though. 
 
 "The most disturbing maneuver came when they cut the Jeep's brakes, leaving me frantically pumping the pedal as the 2-ton SUV slid uncontrollably into a ditch," Greenberg wrote. 
 
 The hackers said they're still working on "perfecting steering control," and for now can only hijack the wheel when the car is in reverse. They can also track the vehicle's coordinates, measure its speed, and drop pins on a map to track its route. 
 
 The attack is especially notable because the hackers executed it wirelessly, while not physically connected to the car with a laptop, which is how other car hacks have been carried out in the past. Miller and Valasek said they plan to reveal more details about the flaw at the Black Hat Conference next month. 
 
 For now, owners of vehicles with the Uconnect feature should install the update as soon as possible. The patch must be manually installed via USB stick or by a dealership mechanic. The flaw is said to affect several 2013-2014 models of Dodge Ram; the 2013-2014 Dodge Viper; the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Dodge Durango; the 2015 Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee; and 2015 Chrysler 200s. 
 
 In a statement, Chrysler didn't seem thrilled about how the researchers disclosed the problem. 
 
 "Under no circumstances does [Fiat Chrysler Automobiles] condone or believe it's appropriate to disclose 'how-to information' that would potentially encourage, or help enable hackers to gain unauthorized and unlawful access to vehicle systems," the company said. 
 
 Chrysler did, however, tell Wired that it "appreciates" Miller and Valasek's work. "We appreciate the contributions of cybersecurity advocates to augment the industry's understanding of potential vulnerabilities," Chrysler said. "However, we caution advocates that in the pursuit of improved public safety they not, in fact, compromise public safety." 
 
 The software update is free; customers with questions can call Vehicle Care at 1-877-855-8400. ||||| Vehicles Affected 
 
 The vehicles included in the lists below either currently are or will be at some point in the future, affected by the Takata air bag recalls. A vehicle may be recalled for either the driver-side or the passenger-side frontal air bag inflator, or possibly for both. Tens of millions of vehicles are already under recall, and millions more will be added in the next few years. A vehicle currently under recall for one air bag inflator could be recalled at some point in the future for the other air bag inflator, so it's important to check for recalls on your vehicle at least twice each year. 
 
 The best way to find out whether your specific vehicle is currently under recall is by using NHTSA's Recalls Lookup by VIN using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Additionally the vehicle manufacturer is required to notify you about recalls via first class mail. You are also encouraged to sign up for NHTSA's Recall Alerts to be informed about future recalls that may affect your vehicle, including Takata recalls. 
 
 This list is current as of December 9, 2016, and is subject to change. 
 
 Acura 2003 Acura 3.2CL 
 
 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL 
 
 2013-2016 Acura ILX 
 
 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid 
 
 2003-2006 Acura MDX 
 
 2007-2016 Acura RDX 
 
 2005-2012 Acura RL 
 
 2009-2014 Acura TL 
 
 2009-2014 Acura TSX 
 
 2010-2013 Acura ZDX Audi 2006-2013 Audi A3 
 
 2005-2008 Audi A4 Avant 
 
 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet 
 
 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan 
 
 2010-2011 Audi A5 Cabriolet 
 
 2003-2011 Audi A6 Avant 
 
 2005-2011 Audi A6 Sedan 
 
 2009-2012 Audi Q5 
 
 2017 Audi R8 
 
 2008 Audi RS 4 Cabriolet 
 
 2007-2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan 
 
 2005-2008 Audi S4 Avant 
 
 2007-2009 Audi S4 Cabriolet 
 
 2005-2008 Audi S4 Sedan 
 
 2010-2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet 
 
 2007-2011 Audi S6 Sedan 
 
 2016-2017 Audi TT BMW 2008-2013 BMW 1 Series 
 
 2000-2013 BMW 3 Series 
 
 2002-2003 BMW 5 Series 
 
 2011-2015 BMW X1 
 
 2007-2010 BMW X3 
 
 2003-2013 BMW X5 
 
 2008-2014 BMW X6 
 
 2010-2011 BMW X6 Hybrid Cadillac 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade 
 
 2007-2014 Cadillac Escalade ESV 
 
 2007-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT Chevrolet 2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 
 
 2007-2014 Chevrolet Silverado HD 
 
 2007-2013 Chevrolet Silverado LD 
 
 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 
 
 2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Chrysler 2005-2015 Chrysler 300 
 
 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen 
 
 2007-2008 Chrysler Crossfire Daimler Trucks North America (Sterling Bullet) 2008-2009 Sterling Bullet Daimler Vans USA LLC (Sprinter) 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 
 
 2007-2017 Freightliner Sprinter 
 
 2010-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Dodge/Ram 2008-2014 Dodge Challenger 
 
 2006-2015 Dodge Charger 
 
 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota 
 
 2004-2009 Dodge Durango 
 
 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum 
 
 2003-2008 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 Pickup 
 
 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup 
 
 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Cab Chassis 
 
 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup 
 
 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500/5500 Cab Chassis Ferrari 2010-2015 Ferrari 458 Italia 
 
 2014-2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale 
 
 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale A 
 
 2012-2015 Ferrari 458 Spider 
 
 2016-2017 Ferrari 488 GTB 
 
 2016-2017 Ferrari 488 Spider 
 
 2009-2014 Ferrari California 
 
 2015-2017 Ferrari California T 
 
 2013-2017 Ferrari F12 
 
 2016-2017 Ferrari F12 tdf 
 
 2016 Ferrari F60 
 
 2012-2016 Ferrari FF 
 
 2017 Ferrari GTC4Lusso Fisker 2012 Fisker Karma Ford 2007-2010 Ford Edge 
 
 2006-2012 Ford Fusion 
 
 2005-2006 Ford GT 
 
 2005-2014 Ford Mustang 
 
 2004-2011 Ford Ranger GMC 2007-2014 GMC Sierra HD 
 
 2007-2013 GMC Sierra LD 
 
 2007-2014 GMC Yukon 
 
 2007-2014 GMC Yukon XL Honda 2001-2012 Honda Accord 
 
 2001-2011 Honda Civic 
 
 2003-2011 Honda Civic Hybrid 
 
 2001-2011 Honda Civic NGV 
 
 2010-2015 Honda Crosstour 
 
 2002-2011 Honda CR-V 
 
 2011-2015 Honda CR-Z 
 
 2003-2011 Honda Element 
 
 2010-2014 Honda FCX Clarity 
 
 2007-2013 Honda Fit 
 
 2013-2014 Honda Fit EV 
 
 2010-2014 Honda Insight 
 
 2002-2004 Honda Odyssey 
 
 2003-2015 Honda Pilot 
 
 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline Infiniti 2003-2008 Infiniti FX 
 
 2001 Infiniti I30 
 
 2002-2004 Infiniti I35 
 
 2006-2010 Infiniti M 
 
 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 Jaguar 2009-2015 Jaguar XF Jeep 2007-2016 Jeep Wrangler
– Here's a first in the annals of auto recalls: Fiat Chrysler is providing a fix for 1.4 million vehicles because they might be vulnerable to hackers, reports BGR. Owners of the affected cars—which all have 8.4-inch touchscreens—will apparently receive a USB dongle containing security upgrades as part of the "voluntary safety recall," notes Engadget. The automaker also says it "applied network-level security measures" in the wake of a report in Wired that provided a first-person account of hackers gaining control of a Jeep remotely. The vehicles affected, from the automaker's statement: 2013-2015 MY Dodge Viper specialty vehicles 2013-2015 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups 2013-2015 Ram 3500, 4500, 5500 Chassis Cabs 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Cherokee SUVs 2014-2015 Dodge Durango SUVs 2015 MY Chrysler 200, Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger sedans 2015 Dodge Challenger sports coupes