1994 International Harvester 4700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1994 International Harvester 4700. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1994 International Harvester 4700. Newest first.
The base of the electronic accelerator pedal IS made of die cast aluminum. The base mounts directly to the cab firewall. The cab firewall IS not rigid enough or flat enough at the mounting surface, causing stress on the accelerator base that will cause the mounting pads on the base of the pedal assembly to fail and totally separate from the firewall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause loss of speed control, driver distraction, and result in an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal assembly and install a plate between the accelerator mounting base and the firewall on those units where the base IS not broken and has no visible signs of a crack. If the base IS broken or cracked, the accelerator assembly will be replaced with a new redesigned accelerator pedal assembly.
Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that…
Risk and remedy
Risk
When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger.
Owner complaints
1 complaints1 involved a fire
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
Truck caught fire on passenger side. Owner IS aware of others with same result of fire. Please describe details. tt
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.
- 45904Safety recall (u.s. Export electronic accelerator pedal 2574, 2674, 3600, 4700, 8100 and 8200 models.*sd
- 45903Install a vertical tail pipe mounting bracket cab reinforcement.
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