1997 International Harvester 4700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1997 International Harvester 4700. Newest first.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the parking brake IS accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. owner notification began on march 31, 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.
Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier/pinion assembly.
The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which IS welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism IS inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab IS deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.
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
13 complaints6 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
Parts are not available for for steering recall 99v033001 repairs. *Ak consumer adds manufacturer (spicer) has not sent the parts to replace the defective tie rod ends. *tt
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Consumer states that tie rods parts ordered for safety recall notice #99501, to date have not been received, resulting in repairs not yet performed. *tt
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Dealer: wise international; south bend. In; phone number# 219/288-9929 was unable to honor manufacturer's recall because no parts were available. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Consumer received recall notice. Dealer stated they would let consumer know when parts came in for tie rod recall repairs. *ak the dealer was not able to correct the recall problem. *yh
- Power train › Axle assembly › Banjo housing
Been waiting for dealer to call back to honor recall 96v233.002/ trans axle housing. everytime consumer called, the dealer claimed that parts were not available or parts have not arrived. *ak
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical
Parking brake handle broke, causing the vehicle to roll. dealer has been notified. parking brake assembly has been replaced. *ak
- Tires
Dealer does not have parts available. Consumer received two recall letters over the last 90 days, parts still are not available. *ak
- Steering
At any speed the vehicle darts to the left or right due to loose steering. Dealer cant find the cause after several visits. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Tow truck: jell forming very thickly on master cylinder hydraulic brakes. Silicone in system should be light. Brakes not releasing. Vehicle does not compress. Reg. Rep. Saw jell thickness & said normal. Brakes make funny noises when applied. Received bulletin from bendix about brakes. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Auxillary tank
Fuel flows back and forth between tanks, especially on slanted r0ads/when parked on curb.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Left side wiper blade keeps coming off, causing poor visibility.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings · Vehicle speed control · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Upper radiator hose leak.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden forward/reverse acceleration, resulting in two accidents/injuries.
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.
- 614718Vehicle recall regarding the dcm parking brake drum separating from the transmission flange yoke and the transmission companion flange due to an assembly problem.
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