Bugatti Chiron recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 24, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Bugatti recalls 2017–2021 Bugatti Chiron, Divo, Chiron Sport

Recall number

20V732000

Brand / firm

Bugatti

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 73 units

Why it was recalled

If the Handling Mode is activated, the ESC System goes into Sport mode. After an ignition cycle, the ESC does not default to the original default mode (ESC Normal Mode). After restarting the car, the Drive Mode remains in Handling mode affecting the ESC performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Bugatti (Bugatti) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Chiron, 2018-2020 Chiron Sport and 2020-2021 DIVO vehicles. After an ignition cycle, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) does not automatically default back to the full-function original mode if the Handling Mode is selected on the Drive Mode switch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

What to do

Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software of the affected control units, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR033.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.