There have been 15 safety recalls for the White Truck 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 White Truck RB2.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1978 White Truck RB2, 1979 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RBW, 1979 White Truck RBW, 1978 White Truck RCW, 1979 White Truck RCW |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 890 |
| 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. 5, 1979 | Exterior Lighting | 91 |
| Apr. 3, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 5,639 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer | 12,333 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly | 34 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 8,921 |
| Jan. 9, 1979 | Service Brakes, Air:supply | 100 |
| Oct. 25, 1978 | Electrical System:wiring | 16,000 |
| Jul. 6, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 140 |
| Jul. 1, 1978 | Latches/locks/linkage | 5,502 |
| Jun. 12, 1978 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:control Unit/module | 39 |
| Jul. 11, 1977 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 436 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1979 White Truck RB2 | 4 |
| 1978 White Truck RB2 | 10 |
| 1977 White Truck RB2 | 10 |
| 1976 White Truck RB2 | 4 |
| 1975 White Truck RB2 | 2 |