Make : OLDSMOBILE | Model : STARFIRE | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19790201 - 19790301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V141000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19790506 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4208 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY CAUSE A RANDOM INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STARTING BY ITSELF WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE OIL PRESSURE SWITCHES ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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