1979 OLDSMOBILE STARFIRE Recalls (3)
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 79V151000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1978 - 02/28/1979
- Affected:
- 42,977
- Defect:
- The carburetor fuel feed hose may not have been properly positioned during assembly. as a result the hose could come in contact with or be too close to the engine emission exhaust system gas recirculation valve. this can cause the hose to rupture.
- Correction:
- The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. also, any damaged hose will be replaced.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; lines, hoses, non-metallic.consequences of defect: a ruptured fuel hose would allow fuel leakage. if anignition source is present a fire could result and cause an accident andpersonal injury.note: until vehicle can be serviced, driver should be alerted to any odor ofgasoline or indications of smoke from the engine compartment. if any of theseconditions are observed, the vehicle should be brought to a safe stop out oftraffic. the hood should not be opened until the engine has cooled or drivercould burn fingers.
- 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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