Recall
Bugatti Veyron — 16V200000
NHTSA ID
16V200000
Make
Bugatti
Model
Veyron
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2016-04-08
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Units Affected
72
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.