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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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will inspect the fuel feed hose and reposition it, if necessary. also, any damaged hose will be replaced.

1979 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

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 hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1979 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Electrical System:Wiring

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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

1978 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the shaft coupling, if necessary, without charge to owner.

1978 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1978 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

an engine mount support bracket reinforcement kit will be installed on the left front engine mount support structure without charge to owner.

1977 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1977 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

an engine mount support bracket reinforcement kit will be installed on the left front engine mount support structure without charge to owner.

1976 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Equipment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.

Recall Notes

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.

1975 Oldsmobile Starfire

Component

Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing

Consequence of Defect

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 spindle damage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the front wheel bearings and associated parts on all involved vehicles free of charge.