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.
The worst 1997 International Harvester 4700 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Steering5
- Acceleration3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Visibility2
Problems by type
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- Steering5
- Acceleration3
- Brakes2
- Engine2
- Visibility2
- Fuel system1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 03V083000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 96V240000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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 to be deformed or damaged during installation.
- 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.
Recall number 96V233002 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 International Harvester 4700 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1997 International Harvester 4700 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Consumer states that tie rods parts ordered for safety recall notice #99501, to date have not been received, resulting in repairs not yet performed.
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.
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.
Parking brake handle broke, causing the vehicle to roll. Dealer has been notified. Parking brake assembly has been replaced.
Dealer does not have parts available. Consumer received two recall letters over the last 90 days, parts still are not available.
At any speed the vehicle darts to the left or right due to loose steering. Dealer cant find the cause after several visits.
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.
Fuel flows back and forth between tanks, especially on slanted r0ads/when parked on curb.
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Questions about the 1997 International Harvester 4700
Is the 1997 International Harvester 4700 reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1.9 times a typical 4700 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 International Harvester 4700?
Steering, with 5 complaints. Next is acceleration (3).
How many recalls does the 1997 International Harvester 4700 have?
4 recalls, covering seats, suspension and steering.
Was there a recall on the 1997 International Harvester 4700 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V154000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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