Safety Recalls of Oldsmobile Starfire Vehicles
There have been 7 safety recalls for the Oldsmobile Starfire. The most recent
recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by
the model year of the Oldsmobile Starfire.
| Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Buick Skyhawk, 1979 Chevrolet Monza, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire, 1979 Pontiac Sunbird
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary:
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. ... Details of this recall
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| Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Buick Skylark, 1979 Chevrolet Monza, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire, 1979 Pontiac Sunbird
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| 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. ... Details of this recall
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| Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Chevrolet Monza, 1978 Chevrolet Monza, 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire, 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire, 1977 Pontiac Sunbird, 1978 Pontiac Sunbird
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Summary:
Operation of the vehicle in a manner which produces hard bottoming out of the front suspension may cause deformation of the left engine mount support structure and allow the engine mount bracket to contact the steering pitman arm or steering linkage. ... Details of this recall
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| Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Buick Skyhawk, 1975 Chevrolet Monza, 1975 Oldsmobile Starfire
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Recall Summary:
Under certain driving conditions, including extended severe braking, the wheel bearing area may encounter temperatures that can cause the grease to migrate out of the bearing area. This will reduce the amount of lubrication available to the bearings and result in front wheel bearing failure and ... Details of this recall
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| Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Buick Skyhawk, 1978 Chevrolet Monza, 1978 Chevrolet P30, 1978 GMC P30, 1978 Oldsmobile Starfire, 1978 Pontiac Sunbird
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary:
The intermediate shaft coupling on the involved vehicles may have been machined oversized in the serration area where it attaches to the steering column. This would prevent the coupling from properly tightening on the shaft when the clamp and pinch bolt were installed. ... Details of this recall
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Table 1. Historical Recalls of Oldsmobile Starfire Vehicles
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
| Jun. 13, 1979 |
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
42,977 |
| May. 6, 1979 |
Electrical System:wiring |
4,208 |
| Mar. 30, 1979 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine |
172,000 |
| Nov. 6, 1978 |
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing |
130,965 |
| Jan. 24, 1978 |
Steering:wheel And Handle Bar |
22,268 |
| Feb. 12, 1976 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads |
34,208 |
| Jul. 14, 1975 |
Equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack |
98,631 |