The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.
Manufacturer safety record
White Truck Problems, complaints & recalls
NHTSA holds 5 owner complaints and 96 recalls for White Truck vehicles from 1956 to 1990. The most complained-about model is the White Truck (3 complaints).
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 96
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
White Truck models
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Truck | 1956-1989 | 3 | 27 |
| RB2 | 1975-1979 | 0 | 15 |
| Road Commander | 1969-1977 | 0 | 14 |
| RC2 | 1975-1979 | 0 | 12 |
| RX2 | 1975-1979 | 0 | 10 |
| 1500 | 1968-1973 | 0 | 9 |
| Road Xpeditor | 1973-1979 | 0 | 9 |
| 6000 | 1968-1973 | 0 | 8 |
| Road Boss | 1970-1979 | 0 | 8 |
| 4000 | 1970-1975 | 0 | 7 |
| 9000 | 1970-1975 | 0 | 7 |
| Road Commander 2 | 1974-1979 | 0 | 7 |
| Western Star | 1973-1979 | 0 | 7 |
| RBW | 1975-1979 | 0 | 6 |
| K | 1975-1979 | 0 | 5 |
| RCW | 1975-1979 | 0 | 5 |
| 7400 | 1971-1972 | 0 | 3 |
| Construcktor | 1973-1976 | 0 | 3 |
| Autocar | 1973-1976 | 0 | 2 |
| RB2M | 1975-1978 | 0 | 2 |
| RB2S | 1975-1978 | 0 | 2 |
| RB2S Series | 1978-1979 | 0 | 2 |
| 5900 | 1971-1972 | 0 | 1 |
| 7000 | 1972 | 0 | 1 |
| KM | 1977 | 0 | 1 |
| KS | 1977-1979 | 0 | 1 |
| RB2L | 1976-1977 | 0 | 1 |
| RC2L | 1975-1978 | 0 | 1 |
| RC2S | 1975-1978 | 0 | 1 |
| Rcwl | 1975-1978 | 0 | 1 |
| Rcws | 1975-1978 | 0 | 1 |
| Road Boss 2 | 1976-1977 | 0 | 1 |
| Road Commander I | 1976 | 0 | 1 |
| Road Xpeditor 2 | 1977-1978 | 0 | 1 |
| WSH | 1979 | 0 | 1 |
| Xpeditor | 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| Conventional | 1989-1990 | 2 | 0 |
All time
Most complained-about White Truck vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1989 White Truck White Truck | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2 | 1989 White Truck Conventional | 1 | 0 | - |
| 3 | 1990 White Truck Conventional | 1 | 0 | - |
| 4 | 1986 White Truck White Truck | 1 | 4 | F |
Latest White Truck recalls
Decals warning not to use ether or starting fluids may have been omitted from the air cleaner and/or instrument panel.
Incorrect bolts may have been used to attach the rear suspension to the crossmember.
Foot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.
The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.
Brake pedal assembly used in right hand station may have been improperly welded and could fail.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data