Dodge Chargers recalled due to faulty airbag problems

Standard & Poor’s later revised its outlook on Fiat Chrysler to “positive” from “stable”, and reaffirmed the company’s “BB-” credit rating.

With the US government handling out fines like candy when automakers aren’t lightning quick to recall vehicles, we are about to see even more seemingly pointless recalls issued in the coming months, but the newest Dodge Charger recall is a fairly sensible concern.

Chrysler tries to make itself look better by reporting low figures of complaints from affected vehicles, but the bottom line is they’ve dropped the ball – like other manufacturers – again and again.

Three minor incidents related to this most recent recall on the Charger is three too many.

The report added that GM issued the statement after a security researcher posted a video on YouTube on Thursday that showed he can control unlock the doors and start an engine of a Volt by hacking into the OnStar Remotelink application.

The action affects four-door Chargers built from May 6, 2010, through June 5, 2014, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on its website today.

Few weeks ago, Cyber hackers gained an access into a Cherokee SUV via an electronic flaw in the radio and were able to operate the auto online.

“This is the shot across the bow”.

“Cars today are essentially computers on wheels, and the last thing drivers should have to worry about is some hacker along for the ride”, the two said in a joint statement after Chrysler announced its recall. “Everybody’s been saying ‘cybersecurity.’ Now you’ve got to step up”.

The auto industry is on the news.

Government officials say they’re going to hold Chrysler accountable.

Rosekind said NHTSA is also collecting information about potential issues involving GM’s OnStar, but has not begun a formal investigation.