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Safety Recall: 16V199000

16V199000 Reported: 4/8/2016 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

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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.

Safety 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.

Additional 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.

Affected Vehicles