Recall 16V-199
Bugatti recalled the 2006 to 2008 Bugatti Veyron: Electrical system (alternator/generator/regulator); Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-199
- Reported
- April 8, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 13 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
All affected vehicles have had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Bugatti Veyron 2006 to 2008