1998 International Harvester 4700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1998 International Harvester 4700. Newest first.
On certain heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. with certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. the subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. on a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. owner notification began on april 18, 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.
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.
On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. with certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. the subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. on a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. owner notification began september 11, 2002. 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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 international 4700. while driving 25 mph, the contact noticed flames coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the cause of the fire was friction, which resulted from the brakes being jammed by rust. the dealer replaced the front…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 international 4700. while driving 25 mph, the contact noticed flames coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the cause of the fire was friction, which resulted from the brakes being jammed by rust. the dealer replaced the front rotor, calipers, and brake shoes. approximately six months later, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the vehicle had hydraulic brakes, which caused the fire, when it should have had air brakes. the dealer replaced the rear brake shoes. the contact was not sure if anything else was replaced. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage IS 45,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
- Structure › Frame and members
We purchased 3 like units from this manufactuer in 1998, and have 7 more in our fleet ranging from year 1993-1997. the vast majority have developed other structural weld fractures, and have been returned several times to the manufacturer for repair, only to break again within weeks of return. the…
We purchased 3 like units from this manufactuer in 1998, and have 7 more in our fleet ranging from year 1993-1997. the vast majority have developed other structural weld fractures, and have been returned several times to the manufacturer for repair, only to break again within weeks of return. the paramedics in this particular unit noticed the module floor was moving independent of the walls while moving. we have had this unit repaired, but do have numerous pictures and some video available. we would also entertain using another like vehicle of ours for structural integrity testing if you're interested.
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.
- 10001418New hydraulic disc brake slide pins, bolts, and lubricant. Various models including the 3400, 4200, 4300, and 4400.
- 614718Vehicle recall regarding the dcm parking brake drum separating from the transmission flange yoke and the transmission companion flange due to an assembly problem.
Every International Harvester 4700 model year
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