Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 8, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Bugatti recalls 2006–2011 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport, Veyron

Recall number

16V200000

Brand / firm

Bugatti

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 72 units

Why it was recalled

The inaccurate gauge may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.