4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY
Posted on: 2016-03-23
Description
Bugatti is recalling certain 2006-2010 veyron vehicles manufactured march 10, 2006, to march 9, 2012, 2010-2012 veyron grand sport vehicles manufactured september 29, 2009, to october 14, 2014, and 2011-2013 veyron super sport vehicles manufactured february 18, 2011, to august 17, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the underbody aluminum reference plates used when lifting the vehicle may corrode and detach from the vehicle.
Consequence
If these jacking plates separate from the vehicle while driving, they may be a road hazard, potentially striking another vehicle, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The recall began on may 26, 2016. Owners may contact bugatti at (805) 557-1050 .
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.
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 2016-04-08
Description
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.
Consequence
The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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 1-805-557-1050.
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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2016-04-08
Description
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.
Consequence
The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 2016-04-08
Description
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.
Consequence
The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
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.