1977 White Truck K Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1977 White Truck K. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1977 White Truck K
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
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.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1977 White Truck K. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare White Truck K model years
Recall and complaint counts for every White Truck K model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 White Truck K | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 White Truck K | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 White Truck K | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 White Truck K | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 White Truck K | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1977 White Truck K
How do I know if my 1977 White Truck K has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1977 White Truck K; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised White Truck dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 79V008000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other White Truck models
- White Truck3 complaints
- Conventional2 complaints
- 15000 complaints
- 1500 Series0 complaints
- 1550-050 complaints
- 15640 complaints
- 1564-040 complaints
- 40000 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.