NHTSA Recall 16V199000
Filed by Bugatti. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-04-08. An estimated 13 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will 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.
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.