- The problem
- The windshield wiper may over-travel its designed sweep angle during its initial stroke with the possibility of temporary wiper immobilization.
- The fix
- Dealer will install a restriction fitting in the control valve at no cost to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Autocar RCW Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Autocar RCW have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 1979 for the windshield wiper / washer.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RCW year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Autocar RCW recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Autocar RCW yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1978 Autocar RCW have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Autocar RCW: windshield wiper / washer (January 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Autocar RCW had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1978 Autocar RCW a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Autocar RCW year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1978 Autocar RCW has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data