2001 International 4700LP
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 International 4700LP. Newest first.
On certain ambulances equipped with goodrich velvet-ride rear suspension systems, the bolts connecting the suspension spring to the rear axle may break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The axle could separate from the vehicle without warning and result in a crash.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began october 29, 2004.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel · Vehicle speed control
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…
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
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…
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
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…
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 (
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Overheating front and rear brakes
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…
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 bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11010428This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean.
- 10204139Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- 10201758Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines
- 10199915General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- 10189743Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- 10189741Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- 10179294Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10179289Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- 10173025Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- 10165643Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10163416Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
- 10156324Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- 10156305Tool Instruction - BCM Programming Harness
- 10145721A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities
- 10145715Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX
- 10145711Radio Diagnostics and Information
- 10130950J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130822J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10130787Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs
- 10129185Cooling System Flush Procedure
- 10129177J1939 Data Link Source Address Information
- 10129176J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10129174Steering Fluids
- 10129173Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, or Steering Vibration; only with 14k front weight rated axles and below
- 10129171Updating OnCommand Link with Accelerator
- 10129170OnCommand EZ-Tech
- 10129152Engine Oil Capacities
- 10129151Winter Front Usage
- 10129150ISX, N13, and N9 / N10 Aftertreatment Private Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10129124J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting
- 10125412Trailer Auxiliary Switch Lamp Burning Out; Only Vehicles Equipped with Feature Code 0008TTH or 0008THG
- 10090605Radiator internal restriction and flush procedure
- 10043373International (navistar): the adhesive patch, used on one piece sunshade, fails, and the sunshade mounting bracket, used on model day cabs, comes off. Updated 5/9/12 updated 05/07/13 updated 11/14/2013
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