Safety Recalls of White Truck RX2 Vehicles

There have been 10 safety recalls for the White Truck RX2. 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 RX2.

NHTSA Recall #: 79V148000; Jun. 12, 1979

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V147000; Jun. 12, 1979

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 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V010000; Jan. 9, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1976 White Truck RB2, 1977 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1976 White Truck RC2, 1977 White Truck RC2, 1978 White Truck RC2, 1976 White Truck RX2, 1977 White Truck RX2, 1978 White Truck RX2
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: Some of the vehicles may have manganese bronze spring clip plates used as a substitute for malleable iron. The substitute clips, which are used to attach the suspension spring to the rear axle, may crack allowing the assembly to loosen. This can cause rear axle displacement. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V008000; Jan. 9, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Autocar K, 1976 Autocar K, 1977 Autocar K, 1978 Autocar K, 1975 Autocar RB2, 1976 Autocar RB2, 1977 Autocar RB2, 1978 Autocar RB2, 1975 Autocar RBW, 1976 Autocar RBW, 1977 Autocar RBW, 1978 Autocar RBW, 1975 Autocar RC2, 1976 Autocar RC2, 1977 Autocar RC2, 1978 Autocar RC2, 1975 Autocar RCW, 1976 Autocar RCW, 1977 Autocar RCW, 1978 Autocar RCW, 1975 Autocar RX2, 1976 Autocar RX2, 1977 Autocar RX2, 1978 Autocar RX2, 1975 White Truck K, 1976 White Truck K, 1977 White Truck K, 1978 White Truck K, 1975 White Truck RB2, 1976 White Truck RB2, 1977 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1975 White Truck RBW, 1976 White Truck RBW, 1977 White Truck RBW, 1978 White Truck RBW, 1975 White Truck RC2, 1976 White Truck RC2, 1977 White Truck RC2, 1978 White Truck RC2, 1975 White Truck RCW, 1976 White Truck RCW, 1977 White Truck RCW, 1978 White Truck RCW, 1975 White Truck RX2, 1976 White Truck RX2, 1977 White Truck RX2, 1978 White Truck RX2
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Recall Summary: The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 78V240000; Oct. 25, 1978

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Autocar K Model, 1976 Autocar K Model, 1977 Autocar K Model, 1978 Autocar K Model, 1975 White Truck RB2, 1976 White Truck RB2, 1977 White Truck RB2, 1978 White Truck RB2, 1975 White Truck RBW, 1976 White Truck RBW, 1977 White Truck RBW, 1978 White Truck RBW, 1975 White Truck RC2, 1976 White Truck RC2, 1977 White Truck RC2, 1978 White Truck RC2, 1975 White Truck RCW, 1976 White Truck RCW, 1977 White Truck RCW, 1978 White Truck RCW, 1975 White Truck RX2, 1976 White Truck RX2, 1977 White Truck RX2, 1978 White Truck RX2
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Recall Summary: Loss of lights and engine shutdown may occur as a result of electrical system failure due to improper circuit crimping and potential heater motor circuit overloading. Also, the fuel solenoid may be improperly fused and the headlight harness improperly routed. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of White Truck RX2 Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Jun. 12, 1979   Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 74
Jun. 12, 1979   Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 575
Jan. 9, 1979   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer 12,333
Jan. 9, 1979   Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly 34
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   Electrical System:battery:cables 278
Nov. 21, 1977   Service Brakes, Air:controls 223
Jul. 11, 1977   Service Brakes, Air:antilock 436


Table 2. Recall Statistics of White Truck RX2 Model Years

Model# Recalls
1979 White Truck RX2 1
1978 White Truck RX2 5
1977 White Truck RX2 9
1976 White Truck RX2 6
1975 White Truck RX2 3