2000 International Harvester 4700 recalls and problems

The 2000 International Harvester 4700 has 5 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any International Harvester dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 International Harvester 4700 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 International Harvester 4700 recalls

Recall 04V-269: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Jun 3, 2004 · 81,883 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Problem: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (Ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.

Risk: The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the ABS, instead of deactivating the ABS. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.

Fix: International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began august 1, 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 customer service at 1-800-327-4236.

Recall 03V-137: Service Brakes, Air

Reported Apr 3, 2003 · 2,818 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Problem: 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: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 02V-135: Service Brakes, Air

Reported May 20, 2002 · 108,560 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Problem: 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: 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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 01V-102: Seats

Reported Mar 26, 2001 · 1,389 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Problem: Vehicle description: 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: If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 2001. 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.

Recall 00V-229: Power Train

Reported Sep 26, 2000 · 4 vehicles affected · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Problem: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.

Risk: This could cause non-engagement of the park pawl when the transmission shift selector is moved to the park position, resulting in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Fix: Allison transmission is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will remove the transmission from the vehicle, replace the park pawl, and reinstall the transmission in the vehicle. 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 allison at 1-800-252-5283 or international at 1-800-448-7825.

2000 International Harvester 4700 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Service Brakes, Air1
Suspension1
Parking Brake1
Seat Belts1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 1
  • Service Brakes, Air › Antilock — 1
  • Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly — 1
  • Parking Brake › Driveline — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
  • Seat Belts › Front › Webbing — 1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 International Harvester 4700 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Seat Belts · reported Mar 10, 2005
2000 international 4700 medium duty truck used as a tow truck has no cushion on the driver's seat, as a result, I have had a back fusion and still have severe hip pain.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Aug 7, 2003
Bolts securing the brake caliper have broken on the company's international 4700's. Three to four times this has happened within the last 3 years. Usually driver loses nearly all braking power.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Jul 22, 2003
Since new this truck has had brake problems with no manufacture remedy. Without warning the rear pads have worn through the rotors and the rotors have fallen off. The front rotors have been replaced three times and at least 6 complete sets of brake pads in 195,000 miles. This is unacepptable for a heavy duty truck that only hauls one car! There is no smoke or overheating of the brakes, only rapid wear and no warning of failure. The dealer replaced the brakes and rotors numerous times and checked out the entire brake system. It is now at my expense as the dealer has told me it is no longer…
Suspension · reported Jan 28, 2003
The rear suspension was replaced two times, and the third time, the rear axle fell onto the street. At the time a patient along with paramedic(S) were in the rear. (Ambulance truck) the parking brake is unsafe, because it is an automatic transmission, it has two neutrals and no lock-unsafe. Scc
Service Brakes, Air · reported Dec 31, 2002
Consumer stated that while driving and when she would apply the brakes the brake pedal would get very heavy, causing the brakes to fail. Ts

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 International Harvester 4700 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 International Harvester 4700: 04V-269 (service brakes, air), 03V-137 (service brakes, air), 02V-135 (service brakes, air), 01V-102 (seats), 00V-229 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 International Harvester 4700?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, air (1).

Are International Harvester recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized International Harvester dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.