1996 International Harvester 4700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Vehicles › International Harvester › 4700 › 1996
These records cover every 1996 International Harvester 4700. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 International Harvester 4700. Newest first.
The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. the tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. a 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. with the shorter end, it IS possible there IS insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
Installed from factory alternator to small for type truck. I have replaced the alternator eight times and the batteries three times.*ak
- Structure
Frame rails and cross members failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When pedal applied, pedal IS hard and there IS no braking action, resulting in an accident. *Ak
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