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NHTSA Recall 16V199000: Alternator/generator/regulator (electrical system) and cables (electrical system)

Bugatti reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 Bugatti Veyron.

13
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (June 21)
NHTSA campaign16V199000
ComponentsELECTRICAL SYSTEM › ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES
Report receivedApril 8, 2016
Owner notificationJune 21, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V199000

Make and modelModel years
Bugatti Veyron2006, 2007, 2008

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.