Does the 1978 White Truck RBW have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, exterior lighting, 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 RBW 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 RBW?

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

1978 White Truck RBW recalls

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

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

For the 1978 White Truck RBW. 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 RBW 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

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 79V0090009 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Summary: The involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment", because the headlights may exceed the 54 inch height limitation.
Remedy: The dealer will remove the front spring spacer blocks 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

Owner complaints

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

Other White Truck RBW years

Other 1978 White Truck models

Questions

Does the 1978 White Truck RBW have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, steering, exterior lighting, 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 RBW 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 RBW?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.