Electrical system: wiringRecall 79V-141 · Buick and Chevrolet vehicles
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. recall 79V-141 covers 4,208 Buick and Chevrolet vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1979 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.