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December 16, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V984000
Cracks in the rear tires may result in rapid loss of tire pressure, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V984
Manufacturer Bugatti
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 9
Summary
Bugatti is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chiron Pur Sport vehicles. After 2,500 miles of usage, the rear tires may develop cracks.
Remedy
As an interim repair, dealers will replace the rear tires on the affected vehicles every 1,875 miles or when tire age reaches 1.5 years. Once newly designed tires are available, the tires will be replaced again. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners with tires that have already reached 2,500 miles or 1.5 years should not drive their vehicle until the tires are replaced. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2021. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti
’s number for this recall is BUGCR025.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Check if your Bugatti has a Recall
Applicability
Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport
VIN range
- List at the end of the document
- Contact your Bugatti
regional service manager
Market Region
All ☒
Recall object
The rear tires must be replaced if DOT values on tires are earlier than 15/22.
Description
Replace the rear tires of all affected vehicles on all wheel sets delivered with the car (Al Set & Mg set).
Make sure all the wheels delivered with the car are present (Magnesium wheels and Aluminum wheels if 2 sets of wheels were delivered to the customer).
Warning:
Comply with the vehicle preparation measures for maintenance and repair procedures. Refer to the official Workshop Manual, “General instructions about the vehicle”.
If in any doubt regarding this procedure, please contact your Bugatti regional after sales manager with questions regarding the procedure.
Required Special Tools/Parts
Standard tire and balance machine is needed.
Refer to “tire replacement” chapter in Bugatti workshop manual.
Tire pressure monitoring sensors and valve stems must be replaced according to the workshop manual instructions.
See list of parts necessary:
Designation | Quantity | Reference |
Tire | 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) | 5B4.601.329.E |
Rim valve | 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) | 5B4.601.361.A (913 silver/ 916 Black) |
Tire sensor for US region | 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) | 5B4.907.275.C |
Tire sensor for Row region : | 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) | 5B4.907.275.B |
Procedure
Operation
– Comply with the instructions in the chapter “General instructions” → page 27.
– Following the workshop manual instruction for every operation
– Cleanliness must be ensured all along the procedure.
Please follow the concerned vehicle list to perform the operation on car delivered with two sets of wheels
Information needed before/after operation from all sets of wheels (Al & Mg sets)
- Total mileage of the car in the cluster
- DOT values of the rear left and right tire
- Serial numbers of the rear left and right tire
- Please document the procedure with necessary pictures.
Manufacture Week 35
Manufacture Year 19
Open a technical ticket to provide all needed information mentioned above.
Replace the tires according to the workshop manual if DOT values are earlier than 15/22.
Old tires must be sent back to the factory.
The following section seeks to highlight the important aspects of the recall for you.
What is the issue?
All the concerned BUGATTI Chiron Pur Sport rear tires will have a new condition, that limits the usage period to 4.000 km or 2.500 mls/ 2 years from the tires production date (relevant DOT imprint); whichever comes first.
What will you do?
You will have to arrange pick up of the car from the customer and transport it to your Dealership.
All tires needs to be replaced on the vehicle regardless if the tires are defective or not. This work will take approximately two (2) days to complete and will be performed free of charge for the customer.
The current rear driving tires must be replaced when they reach 3000km or 1.875 mls or 1.5 years (relevant DOT imprint) of usage. Should they reach the above mentioned criteria (mileage or usage period) again, you must replace the current rear driving tires free of charge again, and continuously so, until new and improved tires become available, which will match the tire change criteria as described on the vehicle’s owner manual.
Please note: The customer has a set of Pur Sport Aluminium rims delivered with their vehicle, after which, a set of validated, Pur Sport Magnesium rims were delivered. The tires must be replaced on the current driving rims that belong with the vehicle and in addition, whichever set of rims that are not being used for driving must be stored until further notice! *Please see separate, attached figure.
What do we recommend to the customers?
Should the vehicle have already reached the above mentioned limitation: To avoid any potential issue – BUGATTI recommends that the car shouldn’t be driven until the rear tires have been replaced. The customers are requested to contact their authorized BUGATTI
Partner without delay to schedule a repair appointment and refer to BUGATTI
’s recall number BUGCR02525.
How to charge Bugatti SAS for the repair costs?
You should treat this recall work as any other Warranty related claim the Warranty Claim Ticketing System in Salesforce and following Bulletin guidelines – ensuring compliance to the new Warranty process effective from 24th December 2021.
How to charge Bugatti SAS for the transportation costs?
Please note that all transport related costs to the nearest BUGATTI partner will be covered by BUGATTI
for this recall. You should treat the related transportation costs as you would for any other Warranty related claim – using Salesforce Warranty Claim Ticket, again ensuring compliance to the new Warranty process effective from 24th December 2021.
When do customers receive their letters?
It is planned to send physical letters to all Customers in the coming days – the customer details may be validated with you as their recognised BUGATTI Partner – in this instance we would ask for your full support so as to ensure BUGATTI
Molsheim are able to reach all impacted customers as soon as possible.
We would ask wherever possible and where it is evident that you have a potential impacted Customer vehicle in your Car Parc that you support with proactive management of the Customer in this instance.
Do we need any special tools for this replacement of parts?
As per the workshop manual information you already have all required tools for such a replacement.
What happens after the repair?
You should arrange return to the Customer at a convenient point in time.
Chronology :
September 28 2021:
On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model.
Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier, about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected.
September 29 2021:
Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 should be affected The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval is not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier
Further supplier analysis results November 26 2021:
Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional DOT weeks could be impacted.
Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires
Final analysis review with Supplier December 07 2021:
Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as seen with the initial two tires.
Final determination made by Bugatti on 12/09/2021 to issue safety recall.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BUGATTI![]() | CHIRON PUR SPORT | 2021-2022 |
17 Associated Documents
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Recall Letter re Defect Recall Reduction of mileage/ usage period for Chiron Pur Sport rear tires
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V984-4811.PDF 214.708KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V984-1457.PDF 214.564KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V984-8900.PDF 214.544KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V984-5657.pdf 143.918KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V984-4066.pdf 645.964KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V984-9577.PDF 213.92KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V984-4052.PDF 214.564KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V984-1243.PDF 214.494KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V984-2231.PDF 211.122KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V984-0553.pdf 165.082KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Rear Tire Replacement
RCMN-21V984-0232.pdf 1499.241KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V984-8851.PDF 211.214KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V984-0799.PDF 211.29KB
Recall 573 Report – 2/15/22
RCLRPT-21V984-5295.PDF 215.053KB
Recall 573 Report – 2/15/22
RCLRPT-21V984-5878.PDF 215.053KB
Recall 573 Report – 6/24/22
RCLRPT-21V984-9007.PDF 214.407KB
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Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. 1, Château Saint Jean – Dorlisheim 67120 Molsheim France December 2021 5030 North Bay Road Miami Beach FL 33140 United States of America This notice applies to your vehicle: VF9SC3V31MM795008 Subject: Reduction of mileage/ usage period for Chiron Pur Sport rear tires Dear Mr. Krishna Singh, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Bugatti Automobiles SAS has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021/2022 model year BUGATTI Chiron Pur Sport vehicles worldwide. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle potentially affected by this safety concern. What is the issue? The rear tires may have a condition, that limits the usage period to 4,000 kilometers or 2,500 miles and 2 years from the tires production date (relevant DOT imprint); whichever comes first. If the tires are used beyond their service limit, cracks could form in the tires, which could result in rapid loss of tire pressure and increase the risk of a crash. What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized BUGATTI Partner will replace the rear tires when they reach 3,000 kilometers or 1,875 miles or 1.5 years (relevant DOT imprint) of usage. This work will take approximately two (2) days to complete and will be performed free of charge. Should you reach the above mentioned criteria (mileage or usage period) again, your BUGATTI Partner will replace the rear tires free of charge again, until new and improved tires become available, which will match the tire change criteria as described on your vehicle’s owner manual. What should you do? Should your vehicle have already reached the above mentioned limitation – to avoid any potential issue – BUGATTI recommends that the car shouldn’t be driven until the rear tires have been replaced. Please contact your authorized BUGATTI Partner without delay to schedule a repair appointment and refer to BUGATTI’s recall number BUGCR025. Please note Important Safety Recall that all transport related costs to your nearest BUGATTI partner will be covered by BUGATTI for this recall. Lease vehicles If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. Can we assist you further? Checking your vehicle for open Recalls If you have any questions, require any assistance or if you would like us to address any concerns that you may have, please email our dedicated Customer Service team via customerservice.americas@bugatti.us. If you have already paid to have the tires replaced you may be eligible for reimbursement, please contact 818-309-8161 for more information. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., Washington, DC 20890, or you can call toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-7236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov. To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall campaign, please visit www.bugatti.com and click on the Look-Up Recalls link to enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall Campaign Look-Up tool. We would like you to know that we appreciate your continued support of our cars. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may post during vehicle ownership. Yours Sincerely, Holger Brandt Director, After Sales & Customer Services BUGATTI Automobiles S.A.S
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Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. 1, Château Saint Jean – Dorlisheim 67120 Molsheim France June 2022 Scott Blattner21672 Ridgeview Drive Saint Augusta, MN 56301 United States of America This notice applies to your vehicle: VF9SC3V37NM795032 Subject: Reduction of mileage/ usage period for Chiron Pur Sport rear tires Dear Mr. Blattner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. In December 2021, Bugatti Automobiles sent you a letter announcing Recall BUGCR025 (Bugatti Pur Sport Rear Tire Recall) on your vehicle bearing the VIN, shown above. This letter is to inform you that we now have the approved permanent replacement tire available. Your local authorized Bugatti service partner will be contacting you to schedule a repair date. As this is a safety recall, ALL tires MUST be returned to Bugatti Automobiles for proper disposal. BUGATTI Automobiles SAS determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety can exist in certain 2021/2022 model year BUGATTI Chiron Pur Sport vehicles worldwide. This defect has been rectified with Part No. 5B4601329E Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle potentially affected by this safety concern. What was the issue? The rear tires may have a condition, that limits the usage period to 4,000 km or 2,500 mls/ 2 years from the tires production date (relevant DOT imprint); whichever comes first. If the tires are used beyond their service limit, cracks could form in the tires, which could result in rapid loss of tire pressure and increase the risk of a crash. What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized BUGATTI Partner will replace the rear tires with a completely new rear tire. This work will take approximately two (2)days to complete and will be performed free of charge. What should you do? Should your vehicle have already reached 3,000 kilometers or 1,875 miles or 1.5 years (relevant DOT imprint) – to avoid any potential issue – BUGATTI recommends that the car shouldn’t be driven until the previously fitted rear tires have been replaced with the newly available solution (Part No. 5B4601329E). Please contact your authorized BUGATTI Partner without delay to schedule a repair appointment and refer to BUGATTI’s recall number Important Safety Recall BUGCR025. Please note that all transport related costs to your nearest BUGATTI partner will be covered by BUGATTI for this recall. Lease vehicles What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you are the lessor and registered owner of the vehicle identified in this action, the law requires you to forward this letter immediately via first-class mail to the lessee within ten (10) days of receipt. If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner. You received this notice because government regulations require that notifications be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are based primarily on Country registration and title data, which indicates that you are the current owner. Can we assist you further? Checking your vehicle for open Recalls If you have any questions, require any assistance or if you would like us to address any concerns that you may have, please email our dedicated Customer Service team via customerservice.americas@bugatti.us. If you have already paid to have the tires replaced you may be eligible for reimbursement, please contact 818-309-8161 for more information. If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., Washington, DC 20890, or you can call toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-7236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov. To check your vehicle’s eligibility for repair under this or any other recall campaign, please visit www.bugatti.com and click on the Look-Up Recalls link to enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) into the Recall Campaign Look-Up tool. We would like you to know that we appreciate your continued support of our cars. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may post during vehicle ownership. Yours Sincerely, Holger Brandt Director, After Sales & Customer Services BUGATTI Automobiles S.A.S
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December 2021 To all Bugatti Partners Subject: Defect Recall Reduction of mileage/ usage period for Chiron Pur Sport rear tiresDear Bugatti Partners, BUGATTI Automobiles SAS has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety can exist in certain 2021/ 2022 model year BUGATTI Chiron Pur Sport vehicles worldwide.The defect exists only in BUGATTI Chiron Pur Sport rear tyres. Customers with affected cars will be contacted within the next days. A copy of a generic letter to customers used in this recall can be found on the Partner Portal. You can find the technical bulletin, which is the leading document for you in this recall on the partner portal as well. The Campaign ID from BUGATTI for this is BUGCR025. Furthermore we will publish an FAQ on the Partner Portal. If you have any further questions please contact: For NAR: Dedrick Hagans: dedrick.hagans@bugatti.usFor Europe: Manuel Comploi: manuel.comploi@bugatti-rimac.com For Middle East and Asia: pierre.fresse@bugatti-rimac.com The following section seeks to highlight the important aspects of the recall for you. What is the issue? What will you do? What do we recommend to the customers? All the concerned BUGATTI Chiron Pur Sport rear tires will have a new condition, that limits the usage period to 4.000 km or 2.500 mls/ 2 years from the tires production date (relevant DOT imprint); whichever comes first. You will have to arrange pick up of the car from the customer and transport it to your Dealership. All tires needs to be replaced on the vehicle regardless if the tires are defective or not. This work will take approximately two (2) days to complete and will be performed free of charge for the customer. The current rear driving tires must be replaced when they reach 3000km or 1.875 mls or 1.5 years (relevant DOT imprint) of usage. Should they reach the above mentioned criteria (mileage or usage period) again, you must replace the current rear driving tires free of charge again, and continuously so, until new and improved tires become available, which will match the tire change criteria as described on the vehicle’s owner manual. Please note: The customer has a set of Pur Sport Aluminium rims delivered with their vehicle, after which, a set of validated, Pur Sport Magnesium rims were delivered. The tires must be replaced on the current driving rims that belong with the vehicle and in addition, whichever set of rims that are not being used for driving must be stored until further notice! *Please see separate, attached figure. Should the vehicle have already reached the above mentioned limitation: To avoid any potential issue – BUGATTI recommends that the car shouldn’t be driven until the rear tires have been replaced. The customers are requested to contact their authorized BUGATTI Partner without delay to schedule a repair appointment and refer to BUGATTI’s recall number BUGCR02525. We would like you to know that we sincerely appreciate your continued support of our customers and Brand. Thank you in advance! Yours Sincerely, Holger Brandt Director, Aftersales & Customer Services BUGATTI Automobiles S.A.S How to charge Bugatti SAS for the transportation costs? You should treat this recall work as any other Warranty related claim the Warranty Claim Ticketing System in Salesforce and following Bulletin guidelines – ensuring compliance to the new Warranty process effective from 24th December 2021. Please note that all transport related costs to the nearest BUGATTI partner will be covered by BUGATTI for this recall. You should treat the related transportation costs as you would for any other Warranty related claim – using Salesforce Warranty Claim Ticket, again ensuring compliance to the new Warranty process effective from 24th December 2021. It is planned to send physical letters to all Customers in the coming days – the customer details may be validated with you as their recognised BUGATTI Partner – in this instance we would ask for your full support so as to ensure BUGATTI Molsheim are able to reach all impacted customers as soon as possible. We would ask wherever possible and where it is evident that you have a potential impacted Customer vehicle in your Car Parc that you support with proactive management of the Customer in this instance. As per the workshop manual information you already have all required tools for such a replacement. You should arrange return to the Customer at a convenient point in time. How to charge Bugatti SAS for the repair costs? What happens after the repair? Do we need any special tools for this replacement of parts? When do customers receive their letters? FIGURE: Explanation of recall process
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Safety Recall BUGCR025_Pur_sport_rear_tires_replacement_v2.docx Warning: Comply with the vehicle preparation measures for maintenance and repair procedures. Refer to the official Workshop Manual, “General instructions about the vehicle”. If in any doubt regarding this procedure, please contact your Bugatti regional after sales manager with questions regarding the procedure. June 2022 Page 1 of 5 Revision 2.0 Applicability Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport VIN range – List at the end of the document – Contact your Bugatti regional service manager Market Region All ☒ North America ☐ Middle East ☐ Europe ☐ Japan ☐ Recall object The rear tires must be replaced if DOT values on tires are earlier than 15/22. Description Replace the rear tires of all affected vehicles on all wheel sets delivered with the car (Al Set & Mg set). Make sure all the wheels delivered with the car are present (Magnesium wheels and Aluminum wheels if 2 sets of wheels were delivered to the customer). Figure 1 : Specific Chiron Pur Sport tire identification Only Pur Sport tires marked with “R” are impacted Safety Recall BUGCR025_Pur_sport_rear_tires_replacement_v2.docx June 2022 Page 2 of 5 Revision 2.0 Required Special Tools/Parts Standard tire and balance machine is needed. Refer to “tire replacement” chapter in Bugatti workshop manual. Tire pressure monitoring sensors and valve stems must be replaced according to the workshop manual instructions. See list of parts necessary: Designation Quantity Reference Tire 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) 5B4.601.329.E Rim valve 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) 5B4.601.361.A (913 silver/ 916 Black) Tire sensor for US region 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) 5B4.907.275.C Tire sensor for Row region : 2 or 4 (if Al + Mg wheels) 5B4.907.275.B Safety Recall BUGCR025_Pur_sport_rear_tires_replacement_v2.docx June 2022 Page 3 of 5 Revision 2.0 Procedure 6.1. Operation Please follow the concerned vehicle list to perform the operation on car delivered with two sets of wheels 6.1.1. Information needed before/after operation from all sets of wheels (Al & Mg sets) Total mileage of the car in the cluster DOT values of the rear left and right tire Serial numbers of the rear left and right tire Please document the procedure with necessary pictures. 6.1.2. Open a technical ticket to provide all needed information mentioned above. 6.1.3. Replace the tires according to the workshop manual if DOT values are earlier than 15/22. 6.1.4. Old tires must be sent back to the factory. – Comply with the instructions in the chapter “General instructions” → page 27. – Following the workshop manual instruction for every operation – Cleanliness must be ensured all along the procedure. Ex: Manufacture Week 35 Manufacture Year 19 Figure 2 : Date of tire manufacture Figure 2 : Serial number stickers overview Safety Recall BUGCR025_Pur_sport_rear_tires_replacement_v2.docx June 2022 Page 4 of 5 Revision 2.0 Warranty information Bugatti Bulletins are intended for use by experienced and trained technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment and a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to an Authorized Bugatti Partner. See your Bugatti Partner for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in this Bulletin is accurate at the date of publication. However, Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. regularly updates technical information. Please check with your Bugatti Partner that the Bulletin you intend to use contains the latest available information. Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. All Rights Reserved Operation Defect Code Repair Code Time Rear tires replacement — BUGCR025 2 hrs Rear tires replacement on 2 wheels sets — BUGCR025/2 4 hrs Field Technical Information versions history Version Modification Author V1.0 Creation of the file L.Hoenig/F.Daul V2.0 Parts number modification L.Sandt Safety Recall BUGCR025_Pur_sport_rear_tires_replacement_v2.docx June 2022 Page 5 of 5 Revision 2.0 VIN range This table represents the VIN numbers concerned by this Field Technical Information: Only the 4 last numbers of the VIN numbers are given, for information safety purpose. Short VIN Second Wheels set delivered R6.002 Yes R7.008 Yes R7.009 Yes R7.010 Yes R7.011 No R7.012 Yes R7.013 Yes R7.014 Yes R7.015 Yes R7.016 Yes R7.017 No R7.019 Yes R7.020 Yes R7.021 Yes R7.022 No R7.023 No R7.024 Yes R7.026 No R7.027 Yes R7.028 Yes R7.031 No R7.032 No
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : DEC 16, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The recall population from was determined by looking at the prototype vehicles equipped with the same tires as first production cars to currently produced vehicles. The number of affected vehicles overall is 9 within the United States. The vehicles affected are 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport vehicles. Production Dates : APR 27, 2020 – OCT 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur sport tires. During all drives no tire pressure drop have been observed. All Pur sport model vehicle have the same rear tires. All production tires made for the Bugatti PurSport are impacted starting with the pre-series tires in DOT1920 Rear tires for the 22 vehicles on the market accounts to 44 tires impacted FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loosing the car control Description of the Cause : Supplier is currently not able to asse the root cause of the cracks. The propagation of such cracks are not known but only observed above 4000km. Supplier during analysis could assure that any tire having less than 2500 miles and 2 years (DOT) wouldn’t have any propagated cracks. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Tire pressure monitoring system warning light in dashboard instrument cluster Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Micheling CUP2R Component Description : Tire Component Part Number : 355/25ZR21 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Address : 63040 Clermont-Ferrand Places des Carmes Foreign States Cedex 9 Fr Country : France Chronology : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur sport tires. During all drives no tire pressure drop have been observed. All Pur sport model vehicle have the same rear tires. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur sport vehicle delivered will get new rear tires that are less than 2 years and 0 miles. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tires that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires will be available, all Pur sport car will get a set of tires. All rear tires replacement will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification set of rear tires will be mounted. Transport of the car for the first tire replacement will be also covered How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : There are no physical differences between the remedy component and the recalled component. The remedy component will have the reduced risk of the cracks appearing by replacing them at a reduced mileage and time limit until a the source of the cracks are identified and a permanent solution identified. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition has not been corrected in production as of yet until the source of the concern is determined. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : We would like the approval from NHTSA prior to sending out the recall notices. We’re anticipating beginning of notification by January 1, 2022 Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 01, 2022 – FEB 16, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 01, 2022 – JAN 01, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : JUN 24, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur Sport tires. During all drives, no tire pressure drop has been observed. All Pur Sport model vehicle have the same rear tires; total affected population is nine vehicles. Production Dates : OCT 18, 2020 – NOV 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed on the rear Pur Sport tires. Pur Sport tires are specific to the Chiron Pur Sport model line. If the tires are used outside of a reduced mileage limitation recommended by the supplier, cracking could occur on the Pur Sport tires, which in turn could lead to rapid loss of tire pressure. These conditions have not been seen in the field. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be indentified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2,500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 properly maintained tire. Therefore, tires under 2,500 miles and less than two years old would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Bugatti Pur Sport Rear Tire Component Description : Rear Tire Component Part Number : 5B4.601.329.C Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28, 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29, 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 should be affected. The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval are not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier. Further supplier analysis results November 26, 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional production weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires. Final analysis review with Supplier December 07, 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 seen with the initial two tires. Final determination made by Bugatti on 12/09/2021 to issue safety recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur Sport model vehicles delivered will receive a new approved set of rear tires with the new part number 5B4.601.329.E. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The newly approved remedy tires have been tested and proven by the manufacturer and didn’t exhibit any breakdown or cracking as the previously recalled tires. The approved replacement tires will have a production date of week 15 of the year 2022 or later. The part number for the new tire is 5B4.601.329.E Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production vehicles have been outfitted with the new approved tire from Michelin and the tires have a production date of week 15 of the year 2022. The new part number is 5B4.601.329.E. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Updated dealer communication notifying Bugatti partners of remedy available sent on June 20, 2022. Customer notification remedy available letters sent out on June 23, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 20, 2022 – JUL 20, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 23, 2022 – JUL 23, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : DEC 17, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur sport tires. During all drives no tire pressure drop have been observed. All Pur sport model vehicle have the same rear tires. Production Dates : OCT 18, 2020 – NOV 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed. Pur Sport tires are specific to model line. The tire is neither defective nor noncompliant, however a condition needs to be managed. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : 139 – New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be identified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, properly maintained tire. Therefore, those tires would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier, about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 sould be affected The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval is not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier Further supplier analysis results November 26 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional DOT weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires Final analysis review with Supplier December 07 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as seen with the initial two tires. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur Sport model vehicles delivered will receive new rear tires with the same specification as a temporary measure. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tire model that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires become available, all Pur Sport model vehicle affected, will receive a set of new rear tires. All rear tire replacements will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification rear tire is available and mounted on the affected vehicle. Transportation of the affected vehicle, due to receive the first tire replacement, will also be covered by Bugatti. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : FEB 15, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur Sport tires. During all drives, no tire pressure drop has been observed. All Pur Sport model vehicle have the same rear tires; total affected population is nine vehicles. Production Dates : OCT 18, 2020 – NOV 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed on the rear Pur Sport tires. Pur Sport tires are specific to the Chiron Pur Sport model line. If the tires are used outside of a reduced mileage limitation recommended by the supplier, cracking could occur on the Pur Sport tires, which in turn could lead to rapid loss of tire pressure. These conditions have not been seen in the field. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be indentified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2,500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 properly maintained tire. Therefore, tires under 2,500 miles and less than two years old would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Bugatti Pur Sport Rear Tire Component Description : Rear Tire Component Part Number : 5B4.601.329.C Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28, 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29, 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 should be affected. The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval are not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier. Further supplier analysis results November 26, 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional production weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires. Final analysis review with Supplier December 07, 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 seen with the initial two tires. Final determination made by Bugatti on 12/09/2021 to issue safety recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur Sport model vehicles delivered will receive new rear tires with the same specification as a temporary measure. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tire model that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires become available, all Pur Sport model vehicle affected, will receive a set of new rear tires. All rear tire replacements will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification rear tire is available and mounted on the affected vehicle. Transportation of the affected vehicle, due to receive the first tire replacement, will also be covered by Bugatti. It is the stated intention of BUGATTI that no customer will incur any costs associated with this recall. All costs associated with transportation of the customer vehicle to and from the Authorised BUGATTI Partner will be covered by BUGATTI (this is consistent with the Brand approach for any vehicle under warranty or a vehicle subject to a recall) and there are no costs associated with the actual fitment of the replacement rear tires. This approach will be applied to all impacted customers irrespective of number of times the rear tires are replaced whilst the recall is active How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : FEB 15, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur Sport tires. During all drives, no tire pressure drop has been observed. All Pur Sport model vehicle have the same rear tires; total affected population is nine vehicles. Production Dates : OCT 18, 2020 – NOV 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed on the rear Pur Sport tires. Pur Sport tires are specific to the Chiron Pur Sport model line. If the tires are used outside of a reduced mileage limitation recommended by the supplier, cracking could occur on the Pur Sport tires, which in turn could lead to rapid loss of tire pressure. These conditions have not been seen in the field. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be indentified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2,500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 properly maintained tire. Therefore, tires under 2,500 miles and less than two years old would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Bugatti Pur Sport Rear Tire Component Description : Rear Tire Component Part Number : 5B4.601.329.C Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28, 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29, 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 should be affected. The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval are not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier. Further supplier analysis results November 26, 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional production weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires. Final analysis review with Supplier December 07, 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 seen with the initial two tires. Final determination made by Bugatti on 12/09/2021 to issue safety recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur Sport model vehicles delivered will receive new rear tires with the same specification as a temporary measure. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tire model that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires become available, all Pur Sport model vehicle affected, will receive a set of new rear tires. All rear tire replacements will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification rear tire is available and mounted on the affected vehicle. Transportation of the affected vehicle, due to receive the first tire replacement, will also be covered by Bugatti. It is the stated intention of BUGATTI that no customer will incur any costs associated with this recall. All costs associated with transportation of the customer vehicle to and from the Authorised BUGATTI Partner will be covered by BUGATTI (this is consistent with the Brand approach for any vehicle under warranty or a vehicle subject to a recall) and there are no costs associated with the actual fitment of the replacement rear tires. This approach will be applied to all impacted customers irrespective of number of times the rear tires are replaced whilst the recall is active How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : DEC 17, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur Sport tires. During all drives, no tire pressure drop has been observed. All Pur Sport model vehicle have the same rear tires; total affected population is nine vehicles. Production Dates : OCT 18, 2020 – NOV 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed on the rear Pur Sport tires. Pur Sport tires are specific to the Chiron Pur Sport model line. If the tires are used outside of a reduced mileage limitation recommended by the supplier, cracking could occur on the Pur Sport tires, which in turn could lead to rapid loss of tire pressure. These conditions have not been seen in the field. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be indentified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2,500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, properly maintained tire. Therefore, tires under 2,500 miles and less than two years old would not present a safety risk. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28, 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29, 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 should be affected. The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval are not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier. Further supplier analysis results November 26, 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional production weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires. Final analysis review with Supplier December 07, 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as seen with the initial two tires. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Final determination made by Bugatti on 12/09/2021 to issue safety recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur Sport model vehicles delivered will receive new rear tires with the same specification as a temporary measure. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tire model that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires become available, all Pur Sport model vehicle affected, will receive a set of new rear tires. All rear tire replacements will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification rear tire is available and mounted on the affected vehicle. Transportation of the affected vehicle, due to receive the first tire replacement, will also be covered by Bugatti. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : DEC 17, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The recall population from was determined by looking at the prototype vehicles equipped with the same tires as first production cars to currently produced vehicles. The number of affected vehicles overall is 9 within the United States. The vehicles affected are 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport vehicles. Production Dates : APR 27, 2020 – OCT 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed. Pur Sport tires are specific to model line. The tire is neither defective nor noncompliant, however a condition needs to be managed. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : 139 – New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be identified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, properly maintained tire. Therefore, those tires would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier, about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 sould be affected The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval is not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier Further supplier analysis results November 26 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional DOT weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires Final analysis review with Supplier December 07 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as seen with the initial two tires. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur sport vehicle delivered will get new rear tires that are less than 2 years and 0 miles. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tires that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires will be available, all Pur sport car will get a set of tires. All rear tires replacement will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification set of rear tires will be mounted. Transport of the car for the first tire replacement will be also covered How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : DEC 17, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : The recall population from was determined by looking at the prototype vehicles equipped with the same tires as first production cars to currently produced vehicles. The number of affected vehicles overall is 9 within the United States. The vehicles affected are 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport vehicles. Production Dates : APR 27, 2020 – OCT 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed. Pur Sport tires are specific to model line. The tire is neither defective nor noncompliant, however a condition needs to be managed. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : 139 – New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be identified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, properly maintained tire. Therefore, those tires would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier, about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 sould be affected The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval is not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier Further supplier analysis results November 26 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional DOT weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires Final analysis review with Supplier December 07 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as seen with the initial two tires. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur sport vehicle delivered will get new rear tires that are less than 2 years and 0 miles. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tires that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires will be available, all Pur sport car will get a set of tires. All rear tires replacement will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification set of rear tires will be mounted. Transport of the car for the first tire replacement will be also covered How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : DEC 17, 2021 NHTSA Recall No. : 21V-984 Manufacturer Recall No. : BUGCR025 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 9 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2021-2022 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : On one prototype vehicle, some cracks have been observed on rear specific Pur sport tires. During all drives no tire pressure drop have been observed. All Pur sport model vehicle have the same rear tires. Production Dates : OCT 18, 2020 – NOV 30, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SC3V31MM795008 End : VF9SC3V35NM795031 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : On one prototype Pur Sport vehicle, some cracks have been observed. Pur Sport tires are specific to model line. The tire is neither defective nor noncompliant, however a condition needs to be managed. FMVSS 1 : 110 – Tire selection and rims FMVSS 2 : 139 – New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles Description of the Safety Risk : Rapid loss of tire pressure could lead to loss of vehicle control Description of the Cause : The root cause of the tire cracks are not able to be identified by the supplier at this time. The propagation of such cracks is unknown and only observed above 2500 miles. During tire analysis, the supplier assured Bugatti that any tire that has less than 2,500 miles and is less than two years old (DOT) should have no elevated propensity for bead area crack propagation relative to a normal, properly maintained tire. Therefore, those tires would not present a safety risk. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle tire pressure monitoring system warning lamp would illuminate in the instrument cluster. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Michelin Manufacture francaise des pneum Address : 23 place des Carmes Dechaux Places des Carmes Foreign States 63000 Country : France Chronology : September 28 2021: On one prototype Pur Sport model, some cracks have been observed on the rear tires which are specific to vehicle model. Immediate report/inquiry to the supplier, about the irregularity on the Pur Sport tires and what production run of tires are affected. September 29 2021: Supplier stated that only Prototype Manufacturing Slots DOT 19/20 and 26/20 sould be affected The Manufacturing Slots DOT 41/20 used for Supplier and Bugatti Approval is not affected. No further Action to be taken according to Supplier Further supplier analysis results November 26 2021: Supplier provided recommendations for further investigation after it was noted that additional DOT weeks could be impacted. Supplier notified that tire mileage should be reduced based on the analysis of the initial two tires Final analysis review with Supplier December 07 2021: Supplier recommended a limit on tire mileage and max usage age of the tires to prevent crack propagation as seen with the initial two tires. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 21V-984 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All Pur sport vehicle delivered will get new rear tires that are less than 2 years and 0 miles. After the replacement, the customer will be instructed to replace the tires before reaching the 1875 miles or 1,5 years. Supplier is working on a new rear tires that will take into account the results of the current root cause analysis ongoing. When these tires will be available, all Pur sport car will get a set of tires. All rear tires replacement will be covered by Bugatti until the new specification set of rear tires will be mounted. Transport of the car for the first tire replacement will be also covered How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy tires will reset the tires to zero mileage, for more precise tracking of tire usage history, and to assure that the subsequent use of the tires on the vehicle does not exceed the technical limitation advised by the tire manufacturer. Prior to and at time of tire replacement, it will be relayed to customer to make sure that the rear tire stay within the suggested life range of less than 2,500 miles or 2 years, whichever comes first. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Production cars have been stopped for delivery. (12/09/2021). Further root cause analysis is ongoing. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Vehicles will be recalled and customers will receive a letter via mailing address. Our Bugatti After Sales personnel and Bugatti franchised service partners will also inform customers individually by phone or e-mail to arrange an appointment for tire replacement. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 24, 2021 – JAN 24, 2022 * NR – Not Reported
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