Bugatti Chiron: Side/window

Date

June 20, 2018

Filed by

Bugatti

Vehicles

Bugatti Chiron (2018)

Component

Air Bags › Side/Window

Description of the defect

Bugatti is recalling certain 2018 Chiron vehicles. The heat shield for the gas generator for the side air bags may have been incorrectly installed during the air bag manufacturing process, potentially reducing the performance of the air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Potentially affected

2

What can happen

If the air bag deployment performance is reduced, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Bugatti will notify owners, and dealers will remove the affected seats to repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2018. Owners may contact Bugatti customer service at 1-805-557-1050.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

July 26, 2018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

214

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V420000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.