7
recalls
The Autocar K has 7 recalls covering 26,780 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (5).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
7
Most for 1978: 5
Units affected
27K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Autocar K by component
- Engine and engine cooling3 · 3,915 units
- Steering2 · 10K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 388 units
- Visibility1 · 12K units
Autocar K recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1980 | Autocar K; White Truck Road Boss (1976-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 80V059000 | Falls | 3,266 |
| Mar 26, 1980 | Autocar K; White Truck Road Boss, Road Commander 2, Road Xpeditor (1979): Vehicle speed controlNo. 80V036000 | Other or not stated | 388 |
| Aug 1, 1979 | Autocar K, RB2, RBW; White Truck K and 2 more (1978): SteeringNo. 79V180000 | Other or not stated | 1,223 |
| Jun 12, 1979 | Autocar K, RB2, RX2; White Truck K and 2 more (1977-1978): Engine and engine coolingNo. 79V148000 | Other or not stated | 575 |
| Jun 12, 1979 | Autocar K, RB2, RC2, RCW and 8 more (1979): Engine and engine coolingNo. 79V147000 | Other or not stated | 74 |
| Jan 9, 1979 | Autocar K, RB2, RBW; White Truck K and 2 more (1977-1978): SteeringNo. 79V110000 | Other or not stated | 8,921 |
| Jan 9, 1979 | Autocar K, RB2, RBW, RC2 and 8 more (1975-1978): VisibilityNo. 79V008000 | Other or not stated | 12,333 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 Autocar K recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 Autocar K. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Autocar K have?
7 recalls cover the Autocar K, for 26,780 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (3 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.