Bugatti Veyron recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Bugatti Veyron from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Reference plates may come loose

    Reported April 13, 2016Model years 2006–2014DVSA recall R/2016/20710 vehicles affected

    Poor bonding may allow aluminium reference plates to loosen and separate from the vehicle while driving, potentially hitting following traffic and causing an accident or injury. The plates will be remounted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BONDING DEFICIENCY MAY CAUSE REFERENCE PLATES TO BECOME LOOSE
    Defect
    Aluminium reference plates become loose could overtime separate from the vehicle while driving and hit following traffic causing a risk of accidents or personal injury.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re mount the plate as detailed in Technical Bulletin 16-04-012BUG

  2. Fuel gauge may show more fuel than is present

    Reported April 8, 2016Model years 2006–2011NHTSA campaign 16V20000072 vehicles affected

    The fuel gauge may overstate the amount of fuel in the tank, causing the vehicle to run out unexpectedly and stall, which increases crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel tank control unit and upgrade the software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  3. Battery cable and alternator connection may corrode

    Reported April 8, 2016Model years 2006–2008NHTSA campaign 16V19900013 vehicles affected

    Corrosion at the battery cable and alternator connection may cause the positive battery cable to overheat, increasing fire risk. The battery cable and alternator have been replaced, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
    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.
    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.

  4. Underbody plates may detach

    Reported March 23, 2016Model years 2006–2013NHTSA campaign 16V16600087 vehicles affected

    Underbody aluminum plates may corrode and detach while driving, creating a road hazard that could strike another vehicle and increase crash risk. Dealers will rivet and seal the plates free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STRUCTURE:BODY
    Defect
    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 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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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