12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 16V-199 · 2006–2008 Bugatti Veyron
Bugatti recall 16V-199 covers 13 2006–2008 Bugatti Veyron for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V199000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2006 to December 22, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.