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2001 International 4700 Lp

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 May 19, 2010
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 Jan 5, 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 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2001 International 4700 Lp, most frequently naming the brakes, driver assistance and electrical categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 45 manufacturer communications are 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

  • Brakes250.0%
  • Driver assistance125.0%
  • Electrical125.0%

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

2 campaigns cover this model year

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

SUSPENSION:REAR

Jan 5, 2004
19 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.
The risk: THE AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 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 AT 1-800-448-7825.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 03517View on NHTSA.gov

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

Feb 25, 2003
35,074 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.
The risk: THE COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS MAY COLLECTIVELY RESULT IN AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY: POTENTIAL FIRE AT A WHEEL END, HIGH INCIDENT RATES OF STUCK CALIPERS, AND EVACUATION AND CONTAINMENT CONCERNS RELATING TO MULTIPLE PASSENGERS.
The remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2004.
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATIONManufacturer number 03502/04501View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

EA02034ClosedEngineering Analysis

OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

Opened Dec 3, 2002
Closed Feb 10, 2004

THIS INVESTIGATION FOCUSED ON INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKSAND SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS WEIGHING UP TO 33,000 POUNDS, EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND BUILT WITH THE BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS)BRAKE SYSTEM CALIPERS.INTERNATIONAL USED THE ZOPS CALIPERS FROM APRIL 1997 THROUGH JUNE 2002.ODI WAS CONCERNED ABOUT REPORTS OF THE BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT.AS THE INVESTIGATION PROGRESSED, ODI BECAME AWARE OF WHEEL END FIRES, SOME OF WHICH OCCURRED ON SCHOOL BUSES.DURING THE INVESTIGATION ODI OBTAINED WARRANTY DATA WHICH WAS SORTED AND ANALYZED BY VRTC TEST ENGINEERS AND ODI TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROBLEM.AFTER A THOROUGH WARRANTY DATA ANALYSIS, RELATED TESTING AND DOCUMENT REVIEWS, ODI MET WITH INTERNATIONAL, SHARED THE DATA ANALYSIS AND SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, INTERNATIONAL AGREED TO A SAFETY RECALL.FURTHER DETAILS ARE INCLUDED ON PAGES 2 - 4.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICLed to recall 03V062000

Recent owner complaints

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

Driver assistanceElectrical
Filed May 19, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP SERIES BOX TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE ODOMETER ALSO DID NOT INDICATE THE AMOUNT OF MILES TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/26/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING, AS WELL AS THE FUEL GAUGE, TEMP, OIL AND ODOMETER. UPDATED 09/28/10

NHTSA ID
10331157
Incident
May 4, 2010
Brakes
Filed Jul 14, 2004

PLEASE REFERENCE COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION NUMBER 10080983. SUMMARY: I RECENTLY SENT A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP TRUCK AND THE RECENT PROBLEMS WITH THE CALIPERS ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED 05/04/04 WHEN THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED 07/12/04 WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED. I GOT THE TRUCK REPAIRED AND BACK HOME ON 07/13/04. TODAY 07/14/04 THE REAR LEFT CALIPER SEIZED TODAY. ALL INCIDENTS WERE CAUSED BY THE CALIPERS BECAOMING EXTREMELY HOT AND SEIZING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE TRUCK IS BACK AT THE GARAGE FOR MORE REPAIRS. INTERNATIONAL IS NOT WORKING WITH US AT ALL. THE TELL US IT IS OUR PROBLEM. I FOUND YOUR INFORMATION STATING YOUR RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 03V062000 AND ACTION NUMBER EA02034. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME WAY TO GET OUR MONEY BACK FOR THE REPAIRS. TOTAL TODATE IS $1948.00 NOT INCLUDING THE NEW ESTIMATED CHARGES OF $1600.00.

NHTSA ID
10081086
Incident
Jul 14, 2004
Mileage
19,195 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 13, 2004
Fire reported

I OWN A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700 SERIES TRUCK. VIN NUMBER: [XXX]. ON MAY 4, 2004 I WAS TRAVELING IN WEST VIRGINIA WHEN THE LEFT FRONT HUB, BRAKE, AND BRAKE CALIPER GOT EXTREMELY HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK SEIZED UP ALMOST CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT. I WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE RESULTS ON THE REPAIR BILL WERE AS FOLLOWS: TROUBLESHOOT BRAKE DEFECTS/COMPLAINTS. CHECK LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKES. HOSE FLAP BLOCKED FLOW OF FLUID AND CAUSED CALIPER TO HANG WHICH RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, BRAKE PADS (BOTH SIDES), WHEEL SEAL (LEFT SIDE)AND HOSE. FILLED WITH FLUID AND BLED BRAKES. ALL ADJUSTMENTS OK. TEST DROVE OK. THE REPAIR BILL WAS 735.05. THERE WERE 17333 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE TOW BILL WAS APPROACH. $400.00. I E-MAILED INTERNATIONAL AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRUCK OR IF IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY ON 05/13/04. THE REPLY E-MAIL FROM JOHN BARRETT, MANAGER OF CUSTOMER SERIVCES, SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL OR WARRANTY. I E-MAILED BACK ON 05/15/04 AND TOLD HIM I DISAGREE WITH HIS FINDINGS. HIS REPLY WAS INTERNATIONAL KS WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR PROBLEM. I E-MAILED AGAIN ON 05/18/04 ASKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCK AND THE REPLY WAS "NO WAY IS INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBLE. YESTERDAY 07/12/04 THE TRUCK HAD 19120 MILES ON IT AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED ONLY ON THE RIGHT HAND DRIVERS SIDE. THE BRAKE, HUB, AND CALIPER GOT EXTREMELY HOT, CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE TRUCK SEIZED UP. AGAIN I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND LEFT THE ROAD. THE TRUCK IS PRESENTLY IN THE GARAGE FOR THE SAME REPAIRS AS ON 05/04/04. THE BILL ESTIMATE IS APPROXIMATELY. $800.00. I CALLED INTERNATIONAL AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SITUATION. I WAS TOLD NO THERE IS NOT.I FOUND ON YOUR WEB-SITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V062000 ACTION NUMBER: [XXX]. I CALLED INTERNATIONAL AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS MAKING THE WHOLE THING UP JUST TO GET MONEY FROM THEM. *LA UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (

NHTSA ID
10080983
Incident
May 4, 2004
Mileage
17,333 mi

Manufacturer communications

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

IK0600030

POWER TRAIN

This document will guide the user through understanding Prop Shaft Codes and understanding the variations of prop codes. (Metric Prop codes start with the number a 4 and Non metric Prop codes start with a 2.)

IK1201009

STRUCTURE:BODY

In some geographic areas, ambient temperatures reaching below 15°F (-10 °C), including high levels of humidity, an operator may experience engine stalling, low performance, and or poor aftertreatment performance. This is caused by condensation accumulating and freezing within the Charge Air Cooler (CAC); affecting air flow into the engine. This article lists all the currently available winter front covers that can be installed on the front grille and bumper to reduce cold air flow to the engine compartment.

IK3400001

Title: Service Portal iKNow Feedback Case Types Applies To: All

IK1400005

POWER TRAIN

Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles

IK1900022

Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models

IK0900157

Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models

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 4700 Lp by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002011
2001Viewing321
2000010
1999021
1998021
1997121
1996010
1995010
1994010
1993010

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.