7th Generation Charger News and Notes

A lawsuit concerning hacking vulnerabilities in Fiat-Chrysler’s (FCA) Uconnect system is headed to trial this October. The lawsuit was filed after researchers showed how a Jeep could be controlled remotely through the infotainment system. F … continue reading

Is that a light at the end of the Takata tunnel? Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) says they’ve entered the _ fourth and final stage_ of Takata recalls with a campaign to replace the passenger-side inflators in 1.6 million vehicles.
The bulk of the vehic … continue reading

The government has closed their investigation into FCA’s electronic gear shifters after the automaker agreed to a software update recall. But that doesn't mean they like the design change.

According to the government, the monostable shifte … continue reading

Fiat-Chrysler (FCA) is recalling 1.1 million vehicles with electronic gear selectors. While the system is working as it was designed, it's the design that's the problem.

"A driver should know the gear-selection based on multiple sets … continue reading

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an investigation into e-Shift last summer. They have since upgraded the investigation to an engineering analysis and have included the Dodge Charger.

"NHTSA says to dat … continue reading

More than 500,000 Dodge Chargers are part of an interesting recall:

"The Dodge Charger owner's manual clearly says 'wheel chocks' should be used when changing a tire using a tire jack. Failure to chock the wheels can cause the car to … continue reading

Having a bad day? A little too energized from your morning coffee? Be careful how much force you use to close your car's doors:

"Days ago, Fiat Chrysler (FCA) recalled 667,000 trucks with airbags that can deploy just by slamming the d … continue reading