1996 International Harvester 4700 Problems: 3 Complaints, 1 Recall

The worst 1996 International Harvester 4700 problems

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Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported August 20, 1996 · 215 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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: 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.

Recall number 96V154000 · Recall details

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 16, 2001 · Electrical · TN

Installed from factory alternator to small for type truck. I have replaced the alternator eight times and the batteries three times.

Filed Feb 5, 1998 · Body · FL

Frame rails and cross members failed.

Filed Mar 7, 1996 · Brakes · MA · crash

When pedal applied, pedal is hard and there is no braking action, resulting in an accident.

Is the 1996 International Harvester 4700 reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 International Harvester 4700, fewer than a typical 4700 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 International Harvester 4700?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 International Harvester 4700 have?

1 recall, covering steering.

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