April 8, 2016 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V199000
Corrosion of the Battery Cable at the Alternator
The corrosion may result in the battery positive cable overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V199
Manufacturer Bugatti
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 13
Summary
Bugatti is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Veyron vehicles manufactured October 3, 2006, to December 22, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the positive battery (B+) cable and the connection to the alternator may corrode.
Remedy
All affected vehicles have had the battery B+ cable and the alternator replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact Bugatti at 1-805-557-1050.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Technical Bulletin
16‐04‐011BUG
Generator
Applicability:
VIN range :
Contact your Bugatti regional service manager
Market Region:
All
Introduction:
Corrosion of the B+ Cable and connection to the generator.
Description:
In extreme conditions, cable protection could be damaged.
Installation of latest level generator and improved B+ cable to avoid water ingress and therefore remove the risk of corrosion.
This repair can be done by any Bugatti Service Partner of Excellence or assisted by the factory directly.
Warning:
Comply with the vehicle preparation measures for maintenance and repair procedures. Refer to the official Workshop Manual, Page 18 “General instructions about the vehicle”
If in any doubt regarding this procedure, contact your Bugatti regional service manager.
Procedure:
The main parts requiring replacement: Generator / Generator wiring Harness B+ / Bracket.
Listed below are the new parts which are required:
Designation | Old Part Number | New Part Number |
---|---|---|
Generator | 07E.903.015 | 07E.903.015.A |
Generator wiring harnes | 5B0.971.349 | 5B0.971.349.B |
Generator bracket | 5B0.972.597 | 5B0.972.597.B |
Screw M8x95x80 | N.906.602.02 | N.911.607.01 |
Screw M8x115x80 | N.906.602.02 | N.911.608.01 |
Nut M8 | N.901.838.02 |
Further parts needed to complete the repair work will be provided by Bugatti in a repair kit.
For all replacement work details, refer to the official Workshop Manual for Service Partner of Excellence, Page 138 “Generator, removing and installing” and, page 175 for “Replacing the generator wiring harness”.
The generator fixing screws must be replaced with the longer type. Please refer to table above.
Warranty information:
Operation | Defect Code | Repair Code | Time |
---|---|---|---|
Generator replacement | BUGVR13/1 | 60 hrs |
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April, 19th 2016
This notice applies to your vehicle,
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): «VIN1»
SAFETY RECALL
- Reference Point System (RPS) Plates
- Fuel level indication
- Alternator
«FormalSalutation»
You may have seen that Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has recently announced several campaigns, related to vehicle safety issues which may occur on certain 2006‐2014 model year Bugatti vehicles.
We are writing to reassure and to inform you that our records show that your vehicle is to the latest specification and that these campaigns are not applicable to your vehicle.
If you have any questions or require any assistance please contact your Authorised Bugatti Partner or dedicated Flying Doctor.
«Partner»
«Adresse_Partner»
«ZIP» «Country»
«Name_contact_partner» «Tel_Partner»
«ASM» Tel: «Number_ASM» email: «Mail_ASM»
Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. would like you to know that we sincerely appreciate your continued support of our cars and I apologise for any inconvenience the recall announcement may have caused.
Yours Sincerely,
Chris Kelly
Aftersales Director
Chronology :
In Middle 2006 corrosion on B+ found on test vehicles during endurance tests.
End of 2006 Analysis conducted and concluded.
Jan 2007 production fix implemented
In August 2008 the replacement parts and documentation were ready. Nothing had been reported in the field but decision made that all cars should be brought to the latest specification in the field.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
BUGATTI | VEYRON | 2006-2008 |
5 Associated Documents
Defect 573 Report
RCLRPT-16V199-6649.PDF 29.639KB
RCLRPT-16V199-6649
Recall Acknowledgement
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-16V199-4065.pdf 410.749KB
RCRIT-16V199-4065
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-16V199-4654.pdf 97.801KB
RCONL-16V199-4654
Recall Quarterly Report – 2016-Q2
RCLQRT-16V199-8525.PDF 214.489KB
RCLQRT-16V199-8525
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Technical Bulletin 16‐04‐011BUG Generator April 2016 Page 1 of 3 Revision 1 Applicability: Bugatti Veyron VIN range : Contact your Bugatti regional service manager Market Region: All Introduction: Corrosion of the B+ Cable and connection to the generator. Description: In extreme conditions, cable protection could be damaged. Installation of latest level generator and improved B+ cable to avoid water ingress and therefore remove the risk of corrosion. This repair can be done by any Bugatti Service Partner of Excellence or assisted by the factory directly. Warning: Comply with the vehicle preparation measures for maintenance and repair procedures. Refer to the official Workshop Manual, Page 18 “General instructions about the vehicle” If in any doubt regarding this procedure, contact your Bugatti regional service manager. Technical Bulletin 16‐04‐011BUG Generator April 2016 Page 2 of 3 Revision 1 Procedure: The main parts requiring replacement: Generator / Generator wiring Harness B+ / Bracket. Listed below are the new parts which are required: Designation Old Part Number New Part Number Generator 07E.903.015 07E.903.015.A Generator wiring harnes 5B0.971.349 5B0.971.349.B Generator bracket 5B0.972.597 5B0.972.597.B Screw M8x95x80 N.906.602.02 N.911.607.01 Screw M8x115x80 N.906.602.02 N.911.608.01 Nut M8 N.901.838.02 Further parts needed to complete the repair work will be provided by Bugatti in a repair kit. For all replacement work details, refer to the official Workshop Manual for Service Partner of Excellence, Page 138 “Generator, removing and installing” and, page 175 for “Replacing the generator wiring harness”. New Bracket 5B0.972.597.B New Generator 07E.903.015.A The generator fixing screws must be replaced with the longer type. Please refer to table above. Technical Bulletin 16‐04‐011BUG Generator April 2016 Page 3 of 3 Revision 1 Warranty information: Operation Defect Code Repair Code Time Generator replacement BUGVR13/1 60 hrs 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 Authorised 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
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Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. 1, Château Saint Jean, Dorlisheim, F-67120 Molsheim Tel. : +33(0)3.88.04.56.00, Fax : +33(0)3.88.04.56.29 Président : Wolfgang Dürheimer RCS : SAVERNE.NO B433873437, Identifiant TVA FR 21433873437 Capital social : 22.000.000 EUR IBAN : DE 66 2694 1053 0685 597700 «Title» «FirstName» «FamilyName» «FloorRoom» «NameNo»«Street» «POBox» «AreaDistrict» «TownCity» «CountyState» «PostZipCode» «Country1» April, 19th 2016 This notice applies to your vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): «VIN1» SAFETY RECALL – Reference Point System (RPS) Plates – Fuel level indication – Alternator «FormalSalutation» You may have seen that Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. has recently announced several campaigns, related to vehicle safety issues which may occur on certain 2006‐2014 model year Bugatti vehicles. We are writing to reassure and to inform you that our records show that your vehicle is to the latest specification and that these campaigns are not applicable to your vehicle. If you have any questions or require any assistance please contact your Authorised Bugatti Partner or dedicated Flying Doctor. «Partner» «Adresse_Partner» «ZIP» «Country» «Name_contact_partner» «Tel_Partner» «ASM» Tel: «Number_ASM» email: «Mail_ASM» Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. would like you to know that we sincerely appreciate your continued support of our cars and I apologise for any inconvenience the recall announcement may have caused. Yours Sincerely, Chris Kelly Aftersales Director
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 16V-199 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Submission Date : APR 07, 2016 NHTSA Recall No. : 16V-199 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1 Chateau St Jean Dorlisheim, France 00 67120 Company phone : 999 Number of potentially involved : 13 Population : Estimated percentage with defect : 100 Vehicle Information : Vehicle : 2006-2008 Bugatti Veyron Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 2-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Corrosion of the B+ Cable and connection to the generator Production Dates : OCT 03, 2006 – DEC 22, 2006 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : VF9SA15B36M795001 End : VF9SA15B66M795042 ✔ Not sequential VINs Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Corrosion of the B+ Cable and connection to the Alternator FMVSS 1 :NR FMVSS 2 :NR Description of the Safety Risk : No incidents report in the field. However in extreme conditions, the cable protection could be damaged and in presence of burnable product could lead to potential fire Description of the Cause : Corrosion reduces the electrical power output of the generator that could be transferred into heat in the cable Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 16V-199 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Bugatti Address : 1, Chateau St Jean Molsheim FOREIGN STATES 67120 Country : France Chronology : In Middle 2006 corrosion on B+ found on test vehicles during endurance tests. End of 2006 Analysis conducted and concluded. Jan 2007 production fix implemented In August 2008 the replacement parts and documentation were ready. Nothing had been reported in the field but decision made that all cars should be brought to the latest specification in the field. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : On affected vehicles the Alternator will be replaced and B+ Cable ammended to avoid water ingress and therefore reduce corosion. Official Bugatti Partners to do the work. Bugatti will cover all the costs involved for the repair (no time or Km limit) How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Latest level Alternator with new part number and B+ cable amended to avoid water ingress and therefore reduce corrosion Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : In January 2007 with introduction of LEV2 engine from MY2008 in production. Coincides with change from LEV1 to LEV2 engines. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : All Vehicles have been remedied Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date :NR – NR * NR – Not Reported
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