1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. Also, any damaged hose will be replaced.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the oil pressure switches on all suspect vehicles at no cost to owner.
Every Oldsmobile Starfire model year
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