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  NHTSA Recall 79V141000

NHTSA Campaign Id 79V141000; Date: May. 6, 1979

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1979 Buick Skylark 1979 Chevrolet Monza 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire 1979 Pontiac Sunbird

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: General Motors Corp.

Affected Units:: 4,208

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

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

icon4 Recall 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.

Also see:

All recalls of Buick vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.