Does the 1978 White Truck RB2 have any recalls?

10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air, visibility, electrical system. 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 White Truck RB2 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a White Truck 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 White Truck RB2?

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

1978 White Truck RB2 recalls

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

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

For the 1978 White Truck RB2. 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 White Truck 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 White Truck dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1978 White Truck RB2 recalls, newest first

August 7, 1979NHTSA 79V183000890 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Summary: Insufficient material thickness in the rear suspension lower spring seats may allow the seat to flex and break the seat-to-axle weld.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the lower spring seats, without charge to owner.

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

April 3, 1979NHTSA 79V0840005,639 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The metal stiffener at the rear of the splash shield may become bent during servicing or by abuse. This can allow the splash shield and stiffener or one of its attaching bolts to rub against and cut the steering shaft.
Remedy: The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.

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 79V011000100 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Supply

Summary: The involved vehicles were built with certain tractor protection valves which may contain an extra valve. This may prevent the trailer brakes from fully releasing after a low pressure application, causing the trailer brakes to drag.
Remedy: The dealer will inspect for the presence of the extra check valve. If found, the extra check valve will be removed. This will be done at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 9, 1979NHTSA 79V01000034 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

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.
Remedy: The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner.

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

October 25, 1978NHTSA 78V24000016,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 12, 1978NHTSA 78V13200039 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, air › Antilock › Control unit/module

Summary: The involved vehicles may have been built with power unit anti-skid logic modules on tag axle installations instead of the correct trailer type modules. Since the tag axle sensor output is less than that of the power unit sensor, it requires the more sensitive trailer module. As sensor output over time drops below minimum requirements, one of two things will happen: (1) the anti-lock system on the tag axle will shut down and the cab mounted fault lamp will light or (2) the system will become inoperative without activating the fault light. This fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brakes".
Remedy: Dealer will replace the incorrect anti-lock module without charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1978 White Truck RB2 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1978 White Truck RB2 have any recalls?: 10 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air, visibility, electrical system. 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 White Truck RB2 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a White Truck 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 White Truck RB2?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.