Spicer 7 speed manual transmission will not down shift. Truck is unusable.
The worst 1999 International Harvester 4900 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Transmission2
Recalls 3
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 04V269000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 03V137000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 02V135002 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 International Harvester 4900 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1999 International Harvester 4900 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear the transmission locked up in 3rd gear. Consumer was able to coast to side of road. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealer at this time.
Excessive brake fade due to high temperature of shoes (up to 600 degrees), trucks equipped with left and right hand drive systems (labree system) shoes and drums have to be replaced every 1-8000 miles vs. 15-20000 miles on left hand drive models (rear brakes only) front brakes get to 400 degrees and wear is not an issue.
The trucks make a loud and very high pitched air pop noise in the cab while driving and could cause hearing damage.
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Questions about the 1999 International Harvester 4900
Is the 1999 International Harvester 4900 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1999 International Harvester 4900, 4.0 times a typical 4900 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 International Harvester 4900?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 International Harvester 4900 have?
3 recalls, covering service brakes, air.
Was there a recall on the 1999 International Harvester 4900 brakes?
Yes, 3 recalls: 04V269000, 03V137000, 02V135002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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