BUGATTI VEYRON 2006: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V199000

Make Model Year
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-06-21 2016-04-08 2016-04-08

Production Dates: 2006-10-03 - 2006-12-22

Manufacturers Involved: Bugatti

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.