Tl* the contact owns a 2001 international 4700 4x2. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle independently decreased in speed without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed there was brake fluid leaking from the brake fluid reservoir. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front brake caliper was overheated and needed to be replaced. The front brake caliper was replaced however, the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the rear brake caliper seized and there was smoke coming from the rear wheels where the calipers were located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v062000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The worst 2001 International 4700 4X2 problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
- What is wrong
- On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one or more of the brakes.
- Risk
- The combination of the following factors may collectively result in an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety: potential fire at a wheel end, high incident rates of stuck calipers, and evacuation and containment concerns relating to multiple passengers.
- Remedy
- International will notify its customers and repair the buses free of charge. The recall began october 29, 2004.
Recall number 03V062000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 International 4700 4X2 44
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Title: Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures Applies To: All Vehicles
- Title: A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities Applies To: All current models
- Title: Fan belt replacement guidelines for frayed edges Applies To: All Models
- Title: Engine Emission Label Replacement, Certificate of Conformance and Clean Idle Sticker Addition...
- Title: Steering Gear Seal Repair Guidelines Applies To: Steering gears
- Title: Vehicle Programming Information for Engine: Single Box 1998-2004 I6 & V8 Applies To: Single Box...
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What 2001 International 4700 4X2 owners say
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Questions about the 2001 International 4700 4X2
Is the 2001 International 4700 4X2 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 International 4700 4X2, close to a typical 4700 4X2 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 International 4700 4X2?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 International 4700 4X2 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2001 International 4700 4X2 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V062000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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