Vehicle recall 78V240000 · October 25, 1978

Autocar K Model, White Truck RB2 and 4 more models

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.

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

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.
Remedy: The dealer will make the necessary corrections, free of charge to the owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: electrical; wiring.consequences of defect: system failures could occur without prior warning andan electrical fire could start and cause serious injury to vehicle occupants.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 78V240000
Reported to NHTSA: October 25, 1978
Filed by: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION
Owner notification: January 15, 1979
Vehicles potentially affected: 16,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 78V240000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Autocar K Model (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RB2 (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RBW (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RC2 (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RCW (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
White Truck RX2 (1975-1978): 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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