1977 White Truck RB2: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 1977 White Truck RB2. The newest campaign is 79V148000. NHTSA received the report on 12 Jun 1979. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 79V148000, in the NHTSA record

Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

10 campaigns, newest first. 49,619 units in total.

79V14800012 Jun 1979Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
79V0840003 Apr 1979Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
79V1100009 Jan 1979Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
79V0100009 Jan 1979Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly
79V0080009 Jan 1979Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
78V24000025 Oct 1978Electrical System / Wiring
78V1570006 Jul 1978Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
78V1520001 Jul 1978Latches/Locks/Linkages
78V13200012 Jun 1978Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
77V10900011 Jul 1977Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

79V148000Received 12 Jun 1979. 575 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install lockwashers on the bolts.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 1979.
79V084000Received 3 Apr 1979. 5,639 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The splash shield stiffener will be removed and the steering shaft will be replaced, if damaged.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Apr 1979.
79V110000Received 9 Jan 1979. 8,921 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The hose clamp, which was installed around the steering column boot seat to keep noise and dirt from entering the cab, may loosen.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the metal hose clamp without charge.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 May 1979.
79V010000Received 9 Jan 1979. 34 units.
Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace the manganese bronze clips with malleable iron clip plates at no cost to owner.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 May 1979.
79V008000Received 9 Jan 1979. 12,333 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Aug 1979.
78V240000Received 25 Oct 1978. 16,000 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will make the necessary corrections, free of charge to the owner.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 1979.
78V157000Received 6 Jul 1978. 140 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems", in that some dual compartment air reservoirs were installed without a drain valve in both compartments. The omission of the drain valve could cause: 1) the tank to fill up with water due to condensation, 2) reduced air volume, 3) contamination of the air system with water, causing malfunction of the release valves, check valves, etc., and increasing the possibility of air system component freeze-up in cold climates. These conditions could result in momentary loss of braking action.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a drain valve at no cost to owner.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 1978.
78V152000Received 1 Jul 1978. 5,502 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The vinyl covered interior passenger assist/grab handle located on the right hand hinge pillar can wear and fail in service.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The owner has the option of either having the dealer remove the handle free of charge or removing it himself and being reimbursed $3.00 per vehicle.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Sep 1978.
78V132000Received 12 Jun 1978. 39 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock / Control Unit/Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the incorrect anti-lock module without charge to owner.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 1978.
77V109000Received 11 Jul 1977. 436 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems". The brakes may fail to release within the time specified by the standard.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install replacement material to correct the brake release timing, without charge to owner.
Report filed by WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 1977.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 1977 White Truck RB2: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/white-truck/rb2/1977/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: WHITE MOTOR CORPORATION

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1977 White Truck RB2?: 49,619 units in 10 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the White Truck RB2 have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the White Truck RB2, model years 1975 to 1979. 10 of them name the 1977 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1977 White Truck RB2 open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.