Is the 2000 International Harvester 4900 reliable?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2000 International Harvester 4900, 13.0 times a typical 4900 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 International Harvester 4900?

Brakes, with 12 complaints. Next is engine (1).

How many recalls does the 2000 International Harvester 4900 have?

3 recalls, covering service brakes, air.

Was there a recall on the 2000 International Harvester 4900 brakes?

Yes, 3 recalls: 04V269000, 03V137000, 02V135002. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

2000 International Harvester 4900 Problems: 13 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2000 International Harvester 4900 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Brakes
12
Engine
1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

Brakes
12
Engine
1

Recalls 3

Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensorReported June 3, 2004 · 81,883 vehicles affected

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, airReported April 3, 2003 · 2,818 vehicles affected

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 valveReported May 20, 2002 · 108,560 vehicles affected

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

See all 3 recalls for the 2000 International Harvester 4900

What 2000 International Harvester 4900 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 31, 2001 · Brakes · NJ

While stopping from highway speed and using service brake the air pressure drops activating the low pressure alarm, while using the work brake the air pressure drops to 20psi in 1 min., the emergency brake does not aply spring set parking brake, the problem is intermittent and the consumer believes it is a design flaw (ten wheel straight truck with garbage compactor body). Nlm

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Brakes · NY

Brake system becomes extremely hot and overheats, resulting in premature wearing of brake shoes. Please give any further details.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Brakes · KY

After manufacturer's recall 00510 repairs were performed on anti-lock brake system , indicator light on dashboard for the ABS continued to come on, 4 times since january 2001, which required this vehicle to be serviced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.