CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Bugatti Veyron vehicles built between October 3, 2006, and December 22, 2006, may have a positive battery (B+) cable and alternator connection that can corrode over time. The corrosion can cause the positive battery cable to overheat.
Overheating of the battery positive cable increases the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and contact Bugatti as soon as possible.
All affected vehicles have already had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced at no cost to the owner. To find out whether your vehicle is included, contact Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Bugatti Veyron | 200620072008 |
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