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1978 White Truck RX2 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1978 White Truck RX2. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA

5 safety recalls for the 1978 White Truck RX2

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fan (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 79V148000 Reported 575 vehicles potentially affected WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

    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.

  2. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 79V008000 Reported 12,333 vehicles potentially affected WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

    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.

  3. Leaf spring assembly (suspension)

    NHTSA 79V010000 Reported 34 vehicles potentially affected WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

    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.

  4. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 78V240000 Reported 16,000 vehicles potentially affected WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

    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.

  5. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 78V131000 Reported 278 vehicles potentially affected WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

    The ground wire from the battery ground on the engine to the frame rail was omitted. This constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment" and no. 121, "air brakes". An intermittent loss of electrical ground and subsequent dimming of the lighting system…

    Remedy: The dealer will install two ground cables free of charge on all affected vehicles.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1978 White Truck RX2. 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 RX2 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every White Truck RX2 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1975 White Truck RX230
1976 White Truck RX260
1977 White Truck RX290
1978 White Truck RX250
1979 White Truck RX210

Checking a specific 1978 White Truck RX2

How do I know if my 1978 White Truck RX2 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1978 White Truck RX2; 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 78V131000).

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

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.