5
recalls
The White Truck RCW has 5 recalls covering 34,799 vehicles as reported; model year 1978 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1978: 3
Units affected
35K
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
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Parts recalled
Recalls of the White Truck RCW by component
- Electrical system1 · 16K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 74 units
- Latches/locks/linkages1 · 5,502 units
- Suspension1 · 890 units
- Visibility1 · 12K units
White Truck RCW recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 1979 | White Truck RB2, RBW, RCW (1978-1979): SuspensionNo. 79V183000 | Other or not stated | 890 |
| 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, RC2 and 8 more (1975-1978): VisibilityNo. 79V008000 | Other or not stated | 12,333 |
| Oct 25, 1978 | Autocar K Model; White Truck RB2, RBW, RC2 and 2 more (1975-1978): Electrical systemNo. 78V240000 | Other or not stated | 16,000 |
| Jul 1, 1978 | White Truck KM, RB2, RC2, RCW and 1 more (1977): Latches/locks/linkagesNo. 78V152000 | Other or not stated | 5,502 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1979 White Truck RCW recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 1979 White Truck RCW. 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 White Truck RCW have?
5 recalls cover the White Truck RCW, for 34,799 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 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.