Bugatti Recall 16V199000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 16V199000 · announced April 8, 2016 · filed by Bugatti · 13 units affected

The problem

Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 2006, to December 22, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the positive battery (B+) cable and the connection to the alternator may corrode.

The risk

The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

What to do

All affected vehicles have had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2006 Bugatti Veyron
• 2007 Bugatti Veyron
• 2008 Bugatti Veyron

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.