NHTSA Campaign Id 79V141000; Date: May. 6, 1979
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
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.
Dealer will replace the oil pressure switches on all suspect vehicles at no cost to owner.
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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