Even the Bugatti Veyron is subject to recalls
Wed, Apr 13 2016
The Basics: Bugatti will recall 72 examples of the 2006-2010 Veyron with manufacturing dates between October 3, 2006, and January 17, 2010, and the 2010-2011 Veyron Grand Sport from between September 29, 2009, to June 30, 2010.
The Problem: The fuel gauge may show there's more gas in the tank than there actually is.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software.
If you own one: Bugatti hasn't yet told NHTSA when the recall will begin.
The Basics: Bugatti will recall 13 examples of the 2006-2008 Veyron with manufacturing dates between October 3, 2006, to December 22, 2006.
The Problem: The positive battery cable and the connection to the alternator can corrode. This could cause the cable to overheat.
Accidents/Injuries: None reported.
The Fix: Dealers will replace the positive battery cable and alternator.
If you own one: Bugatti hasn't yet told NHTSA when the recall will begin.
The Basics: Bugatti will recall 87 examples of the 2006-2010 Veyron from March 10, 2006, to March 9, 2012, the 2010-2012 Veyron Grand Sport from September 29, 2009, to October 14, 2014, and the 2011-2013 Veyron Super Sport from February 18, 2011, to August 17, 2012.
The Problem: The aluminum plates under the vehicle, which support it during lifting, can corrode and potentially detach from the supercar. If this happens while the Veyron is on the road, the plates could become a hazard to other drivers.
The Fix: Dealers will rivet and seal the underbody plates.
If you own one: Bugatti hasn't yet told NHTSA when the recall will begin.
RECALL Subject : Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual
Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V200000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72
All Products Associated with this Recall close
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006-2010
BUGATTI VEYRON GRAND SPORT 2010-2011
Details
Manufacturer: Bugatti
SUMMARY:
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 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.
REMEDY:
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen of America at 1-248-754-5000.
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.
RECALL Subject : Corrosion of the Battery Cable at the Alternator
Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V199000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006-2008
Details
Manufacturer: Bugatti
SUMMARY:
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-208 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 Volkswagen of America at 1-248-754-5000.
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.
RECALL Subject : Automobile Jacking Plates may Loosen and Detach
Report Receipt Date: MAR 23, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V166000
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 87
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006-2010
BUGATTI VEYRON GRAND SPORT 2010-2012
BUGATTI VEYRON SUPER SPORT 2011-2013
Details
Manufacturer: BUGATTI
SUMMARY:
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.
REMEDY:
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen of America at 1-248-754-5000.
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.
Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V200000
Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72
All Products Associated with this Recall close
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006-2010
BUGATTI VEYRON GRAND SPORT 2010-2011
Details
Manufacturer: Bugatti
SUMMARY:
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 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.
REMEDY:
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen of America at 1-248-754-5000.
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.
RECALL Subject : Corrosion of the Battery Cable at the Alternator
Report Receipt Date: APR 08, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V199000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006-2008
Details
Manufacturer: Bugatti
SUMMARY:
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-208 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 Volkswagen of America at 1-248-754-5000.
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.
RECALL Subject : Automobile Jacking Plates may Loosen and Detach
Report Receipt Date: MAR 23, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V166000
Component(s): STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 87
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
BUGATTI VEYRON 2006-2010
BUGATTI VEYRON GRAND SPORT 2010-2012
BUGATTI VEYRON SUPER SPORT 2011-2013
Details
Manufacturer: BUGATTI
SUMMARY:
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.
REMEDY:
Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will rivet and seal the underbody aluminum reference plates, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen of America at 1-248-754-5000.
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.
By Chris Bruce
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