Does the 1978 Autocar K have any recalls?

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1978 Autocar K recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Autocar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Autocar K?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1978 Autocar K recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1978 Autocar K. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Autocar been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Autocar dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 Autocar K recalls, newest first

May 15, 1980NHTSA 80V0590003,266 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary: The bypass oil filter mounting brackets may be insufficiently welded to the radiator frame. This could allow the filter mounting bracket and oil filter to come loose, fall, and wedge themselves within the steering geometry.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, reweld the bracket without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 1, 1979NHTSA 79V1800001,223 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

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.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect vehicles and, if necessary, enlarge the firewall opening to provide the minimum 3/8 inch clearance for the steering shaft. Any scored or cut shafts will be replaced without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 1979NHTSA 79V148000575 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

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.
Remedy: Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 9, 1979NHTSA 79V1100008,921 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 9, 1979NHTSA 79V00800012,333 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Remedy: Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 Autocar K were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Autocar K years

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Questions

Does the 1978 Autocar K have any recalls?: 5 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling, steering, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1978 Autocar K recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Autocar dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1978 Autocar K?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.