How many recalls does the 1979 Autocar Rb2 have?

The 1979 Autocar Rb2 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Autocar Rb2 has an open recall?

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1979 Autocar Rb2 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1979 Autocar Rb2 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,713 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 79V147000 1979-06-12 74 affected

Defect

IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE AIR PRESSURE WHICH IS USED TO ACTUATE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOLENOID MAY BE BLOCKED WHENEVER TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 250 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE AIR PLUMBING AS REQUIRED.

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.

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 1979 Autocar Rb2 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.