There have been 6 safety recalls for the Autocar RB2. 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 Autocar RB2.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 Autocar K, 1978 Autocar RB2, 1978 Autocar RBW, 1978 White Truck K, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RBW |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: Some of the involved vehicles were not inspected for adequate clearance between the steering shaft and its firewall opening. Inadequate clearance could result in the steering column becoming scored or severed by the firewall sheet metal. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Autocar K, 1978 Autocar K, 1977 Autocar RB2, 1978 Autocar RB2, 1977 Autocar RX2, 1978 Autocar RX2, 1977 White Truck K, 1978 White Truck K, 1977 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1977 White Truck RX2, 1978 White Truck RX2 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN |
| Recall Summary: Lockwashers, used to retain the engine"s fan mounting bolts, may have been omitted during assembly, causing the bolts to loosen and allowing the fan to separate from its mounting hub. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Autocar K, 1979 Autocar RB2, 1979 Autocar RC2, 1979 Autocar RCW, 1979 Autocar RX2, 1979 Autocar WSH, 1979 White Truck K, 1979 White Truck RB2, 1979 White Truck RC2, 1979 White Truck RCW, 1979 White Truck RX2, 1979 White Truck WSH |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: In the involved vehicles, the air pressure which is used to actuate the engine shutdown solenoid may be blocked whenever transmission fluid temperature exceeds 250 degrees fahrenheit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Autocar K, 1978 Autocar K, 1977 Autocar RB2, 1978 Autocar RB2, 1977 Autocar RBW, 1978 Autocar RBW, 1977 White Truck K, 1978 White Truck K, 1977 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1977 White Truck RBW, 1978 White Truck RBW |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Autocar KS, 1978 Autocar KS, 1979 Autocar KS, 1977 Autocar RB2, 1978 Autocar RB2, 1979 Autocar RB2, 1977 White Truck KS, 1978 White Truck KS, 1979 White Truck KS, 1977 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1979 White Truck RB2 |
| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Summary: The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. This can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 1,223 |
| Jun. 12, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 74 |
| Jun. 12, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 575 |
| Apr. 3, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 5,639 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 12,333 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 8,921 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 Autocar RB2 | 2 |
| 1978 Autocar RB2 | 5 |
| 1977 Autocar RB2 | 4 |
| 1976 Autocar RB2 | 1 |
| 1975 Autocar RB2 | 1 |