1979 BUICK SKYLARK Recalls (2)

Campaign:

79V141000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Electrical system:wiring

Manufactured:

01/31/1979 - 02/28/1979

Affected:

4,208

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the oil pressure switches on all suspect vehicles at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: if the transmission selector lever is in reverse or aforward range when the engine starts by itself, the vehicle could move and anaccident could occur.

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Campaign:

07E088000 on 10/29/2007

Component:

Equipment

Affected:

121,680

Defect:

Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Consequence:

This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Correction:

Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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