How many recalls does the 1977 Autocar Rb2 have?

The 1977 Autocar Rb2 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1977 Autocar Rb2 has an open recall?

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1977 Autocar Rb2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1977 Autocar Rb2 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,468 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 79V148000 1979-06-12 575 affected

Defect

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.

STEERING 79V084000 1979-04-03 5,639 affected

Defect

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.

STEERING 79V110000 1979-01-09 8,921 affected

Defect

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.

VISIBILITY 79V008000 1979-01-09 12,333 affected

Defect

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1977 Autocar Rb2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.