The defect
Bugatti is recalling one 2018 Chiron vehicle. One of the screws that fastens the front frame support may be loose.
The risk
A loose frame support may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Bugatti recommends the car not be driven until the screws have been correctly tightened. A dealer will inspect the screws to the front frame support and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicle was repaired March 31, 2022. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-703-826-7545. Bugatti's number for this recall is BUGCR027.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Bugatti Chiron | 2018 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugatti Chiron | 2018 | 0 | 5 |
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62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Bugatti filed 10 campaigns in all.
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