Recall 16V-200
Bugatti recalled the 2006 to 2010 Bugatti Veyron and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-200
- Reported
- April 8, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 72 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured March 10, 2006, to January 17, 2010 and 2010-2011 Veyron Grand Sport vehicles manufactured September 29, 2009, to June 30, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tank gauge may indicate that there is more fuel in the tank than there actually is.
The risk
The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. 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 2010
- Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport 2010 to 2011