According to CNN, Chrysler announced Friday that it is formally recalling 1.4 million vehicles that can be remotely hacked over the internet: "A flaw in several Chrysler (FCAU) models lets hackers remotely control them, posing an unprecedented danger for American drivers. Hackers can cut the brakes, shut down the engine, drive it off the road, or make all the electronics go haywire." The recall affects the following vehicles, which are all equipped with an 8.4-inch touchscreen: 

• 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

The recall actually only involved a software upgrade to be installed at customers' "earliest convenience," but Chrysler opted to go for a formal recall, probably because everyone is super mad at them and they look like jerks right now. Customers will receive a USB flash drive to be inserted into the car's hard drive, which will update the software and hopefully prevent people from disconnecting your brakes from across the country. This is the first auto recall of this kind.     Previously:  Will Car Companies Protect Their Customers Against Hacking?