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May 31, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V388000
When driving in Top Speed Mode, the incorrect wheels may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V388
Manufacturer Bugatti
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 1
Summary
Bugatti (Bugatti
) is recalling one 2023 Chiron Super Sport vehicle. The incorrect wheels were installed on the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the wheels with Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand-new tires, valves and sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545.
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.
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APPLICABILITY
Bugatti Chiron Super Sport
BULLETIN OBJECT
The wheels must be replaced on the concerned vehicle.
DESCRIPTION
During the final production validation, it was observed a set of non-homologated rims 5B4 601 025 (Front Sport rims) and 5B4 601 026 (Rear Sport rims) had been configured and assembled to a Chiron Super Sport. These Chiron Sport rim types are not validated on Chiron Super Sport.
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.
Replace the front and rear wheels and tighten them to the appropriate torque (Workshop manual > Chassis).
Check the tire pressures and adjust it if necessary.
Open a technical ticket to provide the serial number of the old and new wheels.
Old wheels sets must be sent back to the factory.
Chronology :
April 20, 2015 – Setting of the rim program for the Chiron as a Matrix in the Design Data Management System for the Chiron.
January 17, 2017 – Inclusion of the rim “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” as the third approved RIM in the Matrix for the Chiron.
April 20, 2020 – Inclusion of the rims “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” as approved RIMS in the Matrix. Both rims are approved exclusively for the “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” vehicles.
January 29, 2021 – In the meeting minutes of the Chassis Specialist Group, it is stated that the use of the “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” should also be implemented for the “”Super Sport””, and that the rim is “”releasable”” for this use.
February 10, 2022 – In the individualization meeting a first request for a “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” on a Super Sport came up (VIN VF9SW3V32NM , RoW vehicle) and was approved. Based on this configuration rules were extended.
Nevertheless, a technical release (including testing) and a documentation in the Design Data Management System never took place.
This is due to a negative influence on the aerodynamic behavior occurring in connection with the body shape of the vehicle derivative “”Super Sport”” greatly reduces downforce, which in Top Speed mode could possibly influence the lateral dynamic behavior of the vehicle in a dangerous manner.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BUGATTI![]() | CHIRON SUPER SPORT | 2023 |
5 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V388-1871.PDF 251.728KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Recall Letter to Partners re Super Sport Rims
RCMN-23V388-3772.pdf 103.205KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V388-4743.pdf 645.811KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V388-3821.PDF 248.375KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V388-5821.pdf 242.465KB
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AUTOMOBILES S.A.S. 1 CHÂTEAU SAINT-JEAN, DORLISHEIM • 67120 MOLSHEIM • FRANCE BUGATTI
.COM REGISTERED SEAT: MOLSHEIM, FRANCE. SHARE CAPITAL: 22.000.000 € SIRET NO.: 433 873 437 00019. COMMERCIAL REGISTER: SAVERNE, FRANCE PRESIDENT: CHRISTOPHE PIOCHON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: HENDRIK MALINOWSKI 1/5 1. APPLICABILITY Bugatti
Chiron Super Sport 2. VIN RANGE – List at the end of the document. – Contact your BUGATTI
Regional service manager. 3. MARKET REGION All ☐ North America ☒ Middle East ☐ Europe ☒ Japan ☐ 4. BULLETIN OBJECT The wheels must be replaced on the concerned vehicle. 5. DESCRIPTION During the final production validation, it was observed a set of non-homologated rims 5B4 601 025 (Front Sport rims) and 5B4 601 026 (Rear Sport rims) had been configured and assembled to a Chiron Super Sport. These Chiron Sport rim types are not validated on Chiron Super Sport. !!! Each concerned vehicle must have a new set of wheels !!! Chiron Sport Wheel design overview BUGCR034_Super_Sport_Rims_must be replaced_v1.1 31.05.2023 Recall campaign BUGATTI
AUTOMOBILES S.A.S. 1 CHÂTEAU SAINT-JEAN, DORLISHEIM • 67120 MOLSHEIM • FRANCE BUGATTI
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AUTOMOBILES S.A.S. 1 CHÂTEAU SAINT-JEAN, DORLISHEIM • 67120 MOLSHEIM • FRANCE BUGATTI
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May 2023 To all Bugatti Partners Subject: • Improper RIM type on Chiron Super Sport configured and assembled. • Chiron Sport RIM-type “Leichtbaurad BBS” not validated for Chiron Super Sport. Dear BUGATTI
Partners, BUGATTI
Automobiles SAS has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety can exist in certain 2022/ 2023 model year BUGATTI
Chiron Super Sport vehicles worldwide. The defect exists only where a Chiron Sport rim has been configured and assembled on to a BUGATTI
Chiron Super Sport vehicle. 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 Salesforce. You can find the technical bulletin, which is the leading document for you in this recall on Salesforce as well. The Campaign ID from BUGATTI
for this is BUGCR034. If you have any further questions, please contact: For NAR: Dedrick Hagans: dedrick.hagans@bugatti
.us For MEA: Pierre Fresse: pierre.fresse@bugatti
-rimac.com For EU: Trevor Hodgson-Phillips: t.hodgson-phillips@bugatti
-rimac.com The following section seeks to highlight the important aspects of the recall for you. What is the issue? Chiron Sport RIM type “Leichtbaurad BBS” is not validated to be installed on Chiron Super Sport model. Using these RIMS can have a negative influence on the vehicle airflow and lateral control behaviour in the Top Speed Mode. What will you do? You will have to arrange pick up of the car from the customer and transport it to your Dealership. The affected Customer will be contacted and offered free of charge a replacement set of Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand-new tires, valves, and sensors. Replaced RIMS must be recovered and returned to BUGATTI
without exception to ensure they cannot be fitted or resold for use again on a Chiron Super Sport model. What do we recommend to the customers? Should the vehicle be within the affected VIN list: To avoid any potential issue – BUGATTI
states that the car shouldn’t be driven until the homologated RIMS and brand new tires, valves and sensors are installed. How to charge BUGATTI
AUTOMOBILES SAS for the repair costs? You should treat this recall work as any other Warranty related claim in the Warranty Claim Ticketing System in Salesforce and following Bulletin guidelines. How to charge BUGATTI
AUTOMOBILES 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. 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 recognized 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 the required tools for such a replacement. What happens after the repair? You should arrange return to the Customer at a convenient point in time. We would like you to know that we sincerely appreciate your continued support of our customers and Brand. Thank you in advance! Yours Sincerely, Trevor Hodgson-Phillips Director, Aftersales & Customer Services BUGATTI
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : MAY 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-388 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti
Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Bugatti
Chiron Super Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : “On one vehicle at final production validation it was observed a set of Chiron Sport RIMS “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” had been configured and assembled to Chiron Super Sport. Chiron Sport RIM type “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” is not validated on Chiron Super Sport.” Production Dates : MAR 10, 2023 – MAR 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : End : Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Chiron Sport RIM type “Leichtbaurad BBS” not validated and should not be fitted on a Chiron Super Sport. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of downforce and thus potentially negative influence on driving behaviour and loss of control but only in Top Speed Mode. Note activation of Top Speed Mode requires driver to insert additional key prior to start driving the vehicle. In all other driving modes without the Top Speed Key the RIM remains safe as risk only applies in Top Speed Mode as downforce is reduced. Description of the Cause : At time of the final individualisation configuration step prior to Production there was no restriction placed in the IT system to invalidate use of Chiron Sport RIM type Leichtbaurad BBS on a Chiron Super Sport model – therefore Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle was configured and assembled using this RIM type. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : No specific warning but the Customer would have to intentionally activate the Top Speed Mode using the Top Speed Key. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : “April 20, 2015 – Setting of the rim program for the Chiron as a Matrix in the Design Data Management System for the Chiron. January 17, 2017 – Inclusion of the rim “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” as the third approved RIM in the Matrix for the Chiron. April 20, 2020 – Inclusion of the rims “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” as approved RIMS in the Matrix. Both rims are approved exclusively for the “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” vehicles. January 29, 2021 – In the meeting minutes of the Chassis Specialist Group, it is stated that the use of the “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” should also be implemented for the “”Super Sport””, and that the rim is “”releasable”” for this use. February 10, 2022 – In the individualization meeting a first request for a “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” on a Super Sport came up (VIN VF9SW3V32NM , RoW vehicle) and was approved. Based on this configuration rules were extended. Nevertheless, a technical release (including testing) and a documentation in the Design Data Management System never took place. This is due to a negative influence on the aerodynamic behavior occurring in connection with the body shape of Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle derivative “”Super Sport”” greatly reduces downforce, which in Top Speed mode could possibly influence the lateral dynamic behavior of the vehicle in a dangerous manner. ” Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Affected Customer will be contacted and offered free of charge a replacement set of Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand new tires, valves and sensors. Replaced RIMS will be recovered back to BUGATTI
to ensure they cant be fitted or resold for use again on a Chiron Super Sport model. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy RIMS offered are homologated for use on Chiron Super Sport in all driving modes including in Top Speed Mode. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All remaining configured but not yet assembled Chiron Super Sport vehicles are checked and the use of Chiron Sport RIMS Leichtbaurad BBS is not present on any vehicles. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : MAY 31, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-388 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti
Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Bugatti
Chiron Super Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : “On one vehicle at final production validation it was observed a set of Chiron Sport RIMS “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” had been configured and assembled to Chiron Super Sport. Chiron Sport RIM type “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” is not validated on Chiron Super Sport.” Production Dates : MAR 10, 2023 – MAR 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : End : Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Chiron Sport RIM type “Leichtbaurad BBS” not validated and should not be fitted on a Chiron Super Sport. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of downforce and thus potentially negative influence on driving behaviour and loss of control but only in Top Speed Mode. Note activation of Top Speed Mode requires driver to insert additional key prior to start driving the vehicle. In all other driving modes without the Top Speed Key the RIM remains safe as risk only applies in Top Speed Mode as downforce is reduced. Description of the Cause : At time of the final individualisation configuration step prior to Production there was no restriction placed in the IT system to invalidate use of Chiron Sport RIM type Leichtbaurad BBS on a Chiron Super Sport model – therefore Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle was configured and assembled using this RIM type. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : No specific warning but the Customer would have to intentionally activate the Top Speed Mode using the Top Speed Key. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : “April 20, 2015 – Setting of the rim program for the Chiron as a Matrix in the Design Data Management System for the Chiron. January 17, 2017 – Inclusion of the rim “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” as the third approved RIM in the Matrix for the Chiron. April 20, 2020 – Inclusion of the rims “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” as approved RIMS in the Matrix. Both rims are approved exclusively for the “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” vehicles. January 29, 2021 – In the meeting minutes of the Chassis Specialist Group, it is stated that the use of the “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” should also be implemented for the “”Super Sport””, and that the rim is “”releasable”” for this use. February 10, 2022 – In the individualization meeting a first request for a “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” on a Super Sport came up (VIN VF9SW3V32NM , RoW vehicle) and was approved. Based on this configuration rules were extended. Nevertheless, a technical release (including testing) and a documentation in the Design Data Management System never took place. This is due to a negative influence on the aerodynamic behavior occurring in connection with the body shape of Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle derivative “”Super Sport”” greatly reduces downforce, which in Top Speed mode could possibly influence the lateral dynamic behavior of the vehicle in a dangerous manner. ” Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Affected Customer will be contacted and offered free of charge a replacement set of Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand new tires, valves and sensors. Replaced RIMS will be recovered back to BUGATTI
to ensure they cant be fitted or resold for use again on a Chiron Super Sport model. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy RIMS offered are homologated for use on Chiron Super Sport in all driving modes including in Top Speed Mode. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All remaining configured but not yet assembled Chiron Super Sport vehicles are checked and the use of Chiron Sport RIMS Leichtbaurad BBS is not present on any vehicles. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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BUGATTI AUTOMOBILES S.A.S. 1 CHÂTEAU SAINT-JEAN DORLISHEIM 67120 MOLSHEIM, FRANCE June 2023 This notice applies to your vehicle: Subject: Improper RIM type on Chiron Super Sport configured and assembled. Chiron Sport RIM type “Leichtbaurad BBS” not validated on Chiron Super Sport. Dear , 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 2022/2023 model year BUGATTI
Chiron Super Sport vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of a vehicle potentially affected by this safety concern. What is the issue? The Chiron Sport RIM type that is currently installed on your Chiron Super Sport is not validated. Using these RIMS can have a negative influence on the vehicle airflow and lateral control behaviour in the Top Speed Mode. What will we do? To correct this defect, your authorized BUGATTI
Partner will offer free of charge, a replacement set of Chiron Super Sport released RIMS and brandnew tires, valves, and sensors. Important Safety Recall What should you do? BUGATTI
states that the car shouldn’t be driven until the RIMS have been replaced. Please contact your authorized BUGATTI
Partner without delay to schedule a repair appointment and refer to BUGATTI
’s recall number BUGCR034. Please note 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 firstclass 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 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 cause during vehicle ownership. Yours Sincerely, Trevor Hodgson-Phillips Head of After Sales Business Management After Sales & Customer Services BUGATTI
Automobiles S.A.S
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : JUN 06, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-388 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti
Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Bugatti
Chiron Super Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : “On one vehicle at final production validation it was observed a set of Chiron Sport RIMS “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” had been configured and assembled to Chiron Super Sport. Chiron Sport RIM type “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” is not validated on Chiron Super Sport.” Production Dates : MAR 10, 2023 – MAR 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SW3V30PM795061 End : VF9SW3V30PM795061 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Chiron Sport RIM type “Leichtbaurad BBS” not validated and should not be fitted on a Chiron Super Sport. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of downforce and thus potentially negative influence on driving behaviour and loss of control but only in Top Speed Mode. Note activation of Top Speed Mode requires driver to insert additional key prior to start driving the vehicle. In all other driving modes without the Top Speed Key the RIM remains safe as risk only applies in Top Speed Mode as downforce is reduced. Description of the Cause : At time of the final individualisation configuration step prior to Production there was no restriction placed in the IT system to invalidate use of Chiron Sport RIM type Leichtbaurad BBS on a Chiron Super Sport model – therefore Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle was configured and assembled using this RIM type. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : No specific warning but the Customer would have to intentionally activate the Top Speed Mode using the Top Speed Key. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : “April 20, 2015 – Setting of the rim program for the Chiron as a Matrix in the Design Data Management System for the Chiron. January 17, 2017 – Inclusion of the rim “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” as the third approved RIM in the Matrix for the Chiron. April 20, 2020 – Inclusion of the rims “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” as approved RIMS in the Matrix. Both rims are approved exclusively for the “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” vehicles. January 29, 2021 – In the meeting minutes of the Chassis Specialist Group, it is stated that the use of the “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” should also be implemented for the “”Super Sport””, and that the rim is “”releasable”” for this use. February 10, 2022 – In the individualization meeting a first request for a “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” on a Super Sport came up (VIN VF9SW3V32NM795043, RoW vehicle) and was approved. Based on this configuration rules were extended. Nevertheless, a technical release (including testing) and a documentation in the Design Data Management System never took place. This is due to a negative influence on the aerodynamic behavior occurring in connection with the body shape of Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle derivative “”Super Sport”” greatly reduces downforce, which in Top Speed mode could possibly influence the lateral dynamic behavior of the vehicle in a dangerous manner. ” Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Affected Customer will be contacted and offered free of charge a replacement set of Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand new tires, valves and sensors. Replaced RIMS will be recovered back to BUGATTI to ensure they cant be fitted or resold for use again on a Chiron Super Sport model. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy RIMS offered are homologated for use on Chiron Super Sport in all driving modes including in Top Speed Mode. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All remaining configured but not yet assembled Chiron Super Sport vehicles are checked and the use of Chiron Sport RIMS Leichtbaurad BBS is not present on any vehicles. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 12, 2023 – AUG 12, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 12, 2023 – AUG 12, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : JUN 06, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-388 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Population : Number of potentially involved : 1 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Bugatti Chiron Super Sport Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : “On one vehicle at final production validation it was observed a set of Chiron Sport RIMS “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” had been configured and assembled to Chiron Super Sport. Chiron Sport RIM type “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” is not validated on Chiron Super Sport.” Production Dates : MAR 10, 2023 – MAR 10, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : VF9SW3V30PM795061 End : VF9SW3V30PM795061 Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Chiron Sport RIM type “Leichtbaurad BBS” not validated and should not be fitted on a Chiron Super Sport. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of downforce and thus potentially negative influence on driving behaviour and loss of control but only in Top Speed Mode. Note activation of Top Speed Mode requires driver to insert additional key prior to start driving the vehicle. In all other driving modes without the Top Speed Key the RIM remains safe as risk only applies in Top Speed Mode as downforce is reduced. Description of the Cause : At time of the final individualisation configuration step prior to Production there was no restriction placed in the IT system to invalidate use of Chiron Sport RIM type Leichtbaurad BBS on a Chiron Super Sport model – therefore Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle was configured and assembled using this RIM type. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : No specific warning but the Customer would have to intentionally activate the Top Speed Mode using the Top Speed Key. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : “April 20, 2015 – Setting of the rim program for the Chiron as a Matrix in the Design Data Management System for the Chiron. January 17, 2017 – Inclusion of the rim “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” as the third approved RIM in the Matrix for the Chiron. April 20, 2020 – Inclusion of the rims “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” as approved RIMS in the Matrix. Both rims are approved exclusively for the “”Super Sport 300+”” and “”Super Sport”” vehicles. January 29, 2021 – In the meeting minutes of the Chassis Specialist Group, it is stated that the use of the “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” should also be implemented for the “”Super Sport””, and that the rim is “”releasable”” for this use. February 10, 2022 – In the individualization meeting a first request for a “”Leichtbaurad BBS”” on a Super Sport came up (VIN VF9SW3V32NM795043, RoW vehicle) and was approved. Based on this configuration rules were extended. Nevertheless, a technical release (including testing) and a documentation in the Design Data Management System never took place. This is due to a negative influence on the aerodynamic behavior occurring in connection with the body shape of Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-388 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 the vehicle derivative “”Super Sport”” greatly reduces downforce, which in Top Speed mode could possibly influence the lateral dynamic behavior of the vehicle in a dangerous manner. ” Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Affected Customer will be contacted and offered free of charge a replacement set of Chiron Super Sport homologated RIMS and brand new tires, valves and sensors. Replaced RIMS will be recovered back to BUGATTI to ensure they cant be fitted or resold for use again on a Chiron Super Sport model. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy RIMS offered are homologated for use on Chiron Super Sport in all driving modes including in Top Speed Mode. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : All remaining configured but not yet assembled Chiron Super Sport vehicles are checked and the use of Chiron Sport RIMS Leichtbaurad BBS is not present on any vehicles. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 12, 2023 – AUG 12, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 12, 2023 – AUG 12, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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