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NHTSA recall 79V141000

Electrical system › Wiring

Buick Skylark and 3 more

Reported May 6, 19794,208 vehicles affectedGENERAL MOTORS CORP.Built Feb 1, 1979 – Mar 1, 1979

The 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.

The remedy

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

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

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

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.