Nar 03-24-2003 mr. The truck caught fire while parked. The truck caught on fire due to a part that was installed when customizing the truck. When the consumer received the truck, other problem had come up due to the rewiring that was done.
The worst 1997 International 4700LP problems
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- Electrical1
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- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- On certain ambulances equipped with goodrich velvet-ride rear suspension systems, the bolts connecting the suspension spring to the rear axle may break.
- Risk
- The axle could separate from the vehicle without warning and result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suspension system. The recall began on august 17, 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 at 1‑800‑448‑7825.
Recall number 04V009000 · Recall details
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
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Defect investigations
Overheating front and rear brakes
This investigation focused on international medium duty trucksand school bus chassis weighing up to 33,000 pounds, equipped with hydraulic brakes and built with the bosch zero offset pin slide (zops)brake system calipers.international used the zops calipers from april 1997 through june 2002.odi was concerned about reports of the brake calipers sticking in the applied position, resulting in excessive heat.as the investigation progressed, odi became aware of wheel end fires, some of which occurred on school buses.during the investigation odi obtained warranty data which was sorted and analyzed by vrtc test engineers and odi to gain an understanding of the magnitude of the problem.after a thorough warranty data analysis, related testing and document reviews, odi met with international, shared the data analysis and shortly afterwards, international agreed to a safety recall.further details are included on pages 2 - 4.
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Technical service bulletins for the 1997 International 4700LP 27
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps
- Engine Oil Capacities
- General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting
- Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure
- Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment
- Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures
- Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses
- Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994
- Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models
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Questions about the 1997 International 4700LP
Is the 1997 International 4700LP reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 International 4700LP, fewer than a typical 4700LP model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 International 4700LP?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 International 4700LP have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and service brakes, hydraulic.
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