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2001 International Harvester 4700

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 17, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jun 3, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 7 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 International Harvester 4700, most frequently naming the brakes, body & structure and driver assistance categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes555.6%
  • Body & structure111.1%
  • Driver assistance111.1%
  • Interior & seats111.1%
  • Suspension111.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V269000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

Jun 3, 2004
81,883 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCK MODEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 28, 1999, THROUGH APRIL 5, 2004, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY MISINTERPRET A CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL.
The risk: THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER EXPERIENCING A HARD PEDAL FEEL AND A DECREASE IN DECELERATION AT THE END OF THE STOP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-327-4236.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 04507/04508View on NHTSA.gov
03V137000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Apr 3, 2003
2,818 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
The risk: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE MAJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 02506View on NHTSA.gov
02V135002

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

May 20, 2002
108,560 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, A BRASS FITTING CONNECTS THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE TO THE BRAKE RELAY VALVE. WITH CERTAIN INPUTS TO THE VEHICLE, THE WEIGHT OF THE CHECK VALVE ON THE FITTING CAN CAUSE THE ASSEMBLY TO RESONATE. THE SUBJECT VIBRATION CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.
The risk: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE MAJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEManufacturer number 02506View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Interior & seats
Filed Aug 17, 2005

THE GAUGES AND SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING ON THE DASH OF THE 2001 INTERNATIONAL MODEL 4700. SO FAR THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONSEQUENCES BUT I HAVE BEEN HEARING THAT IT IS A HAZARDOUS OCCURENCE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE IN THE DASHBOARD. TALKING TO OTHER OWNERS OF INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS THEY HAVE ALL EXPERIENCED THE SAME THING, ONE WITH A FIRE OCCURING.*AK

NHTSA ID
10133228
Incident
Aug 4, 2005
Brakes
Filed Nov 19, 2004

THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE SINCE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR THE SAME BRAKE PROBLEM, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. ABS LIGHT WAS STILL ON AFTER BEING SERVICED 8 TIMES.*AK

NHTSA ID
10101335
Incident
Apr 9, 2001
Mileage
6,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Oct 13, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

NHTSA ID
10096748
Incident
Aug 17, 2004
Mileage
70,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jul 8, 2004

I OWN A 2001 INTERNATIONAL FLAT BED TOW TRUCK,ALSO REFERRED TO AS A ROLL BACK OR CAR CARRIER.I HAVE HAD ONE INCIDENT WITH THE THE"L"ARM BRACKET THAT RETAINS THE "L"ARM FOR THE WHEEL LIFT COMING OFF MY TRUCK AND ANOTHER INCIDENT WHERE THE COMPLETE HYDRAULIC CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY THAT GOES FROM ONE SIDE OF THE TRUCK TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE, FALLING DOWN.THE EQUIPMENT WAS INSTALLED BY CHEVRON CARRIERS AND WRECKERS,LOCATED AT 7320 W.MARKET ST,MERCER,PA,16137.THEIR PHONE NUMBER IS 724-981-7500 OR 800-886-6400.I CONTACTED CHEVRON AND NOTIFIED THEM OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL PANEL AND ASKED FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR TO WHICH I WAS REFUSED.I DEEM THESE TO BE SAFETY ISSUES.BOTH PROBLEMS WERE CAUSED BY THE LACK OF LOCK WASHERS OR SPACER WASHERS BEING INSTALLED UNDER THE HEADS OF THE BOLTS CAUSING THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN UP ON THE " L" ARM AND THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE HYDRAULIC PANEL IN PLACE WORE THRU THE PLATE UNDERNEATH CAUSING THE BOLTS TO FALL THROUGH THE ELONGATED HOLES AND FALLING DOWN.IT APPEARS AT THIS TIME THAT CHEVRON HAS BRUSHED OFF MY VERBAL COMPLAINTS TO THEM.THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR REFERENCE TO CHEVRON FOR THE TOW EQUIPMENT PACKAGE IS 10164820.I WAS ADVISED BY CHEVRON THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON IT AND THAT THEY WAOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS/REIMBURSEMENT..TO WHICH I ADVISED THEM THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT THAT CAUSED BOTH PROBLEMS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME IN CONSIDERING THIS MATTER. WALTER LEUCI PTL ENTERPRISE PTL TOWING. *AK

NHTSA ID
10080577
Incident
Jun 4, 2004
Mileage
150,511 mi
BrakesDriver assistanceSuspension
Filed Jun 26, 2003
Fire reported

RIGHT REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. *MR THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE PROPERLY AND RESULTED IN A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTING A BULLDOZER AT THE TIME. ALL REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. WHILE TRANSPORTING A BACKHOE, THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE PROPERLY AND RESULTED IN A NEAR LOSS OF CONTROL. THE THERE WAS AN OCCASION WHERE THE AXLE HAD BROKEN ON THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION. (UNEXPECTEDLY) THE VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND WAS REPAIRED TWICE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10026434
Incident
May 20, 2003
Mileage
10,300 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 17, 2003
Fire reported

THE RIGHT REAR HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE PROPERLY, WHICH RESULTED IN A VEHICLE FIRE. *MR ON THE SECOND OCCASION, THE FRONT CALIPER FAILED TO RELEASE PROPERLY WHICH ALMOST CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRUCK WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH. *TS *JB *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10024693
Incident
May 20, 2003
Mileage
10,300 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 23, 2002

NO PARTS AVAILABLE. RECALL #02V135002 BRAKE RELAY VALVE. PLEASE PROVIDE THE NAME, NUMBER, AND ADDRESS OF THE DEALER. TS

NHTSA ID
10001370
Incident
Nov 27, 2002

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

IK-0400088

SERVICE BRAKES

INTERNATIONAL: PROCEDURE INFORMATION TO RESOLVE ISSUE OF OVERHEATING AND SMOKING OF LOW MILEAGE, SINGLE WHEEL END BRAKE. *PE UPDATED 11/4/14. *PE UPDATED 1/27/15. *PE UPDATED 1/30/15. *PE

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

International Harvester 4700 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001Viewing740—
2000650—
1999550—
1998230—
1997134054.5
1996310—
1995250—
1994120—
1993110—
1992010—
1991010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.