International 4700 1998

Model 4700 made in 1998 by International got 2 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic, structure.

Model 1998

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10/01/200535000212/22/1997
 Tl*the contact owns a 1998 international 4700. while driving 25 mph, the contact noticed flames coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the cause of the fire was friction, which resulted from the brakes being jammed by rust. the dealer replaced the front rotor, calipers, and brake shoes. approximately six months later, the contact noticed flames coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer stated that the vehicle had hydraulic brakes, which caused the fire, when it should have had air brakes. the dealer replaced the rear brake shoes. the contact was not sure if anything else was replaced. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage is 45,000 and failure mileage was 35,000.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
04/10/199912/01/1998
 We purchased 3 like units from this manufactuer in 1998, and have 7 more in our fleet ranging from year 1993-1997. the vast majority have developed other structural weld fractures, and have been returned several times to the manufacturer for repair, only to break again within weeks of return. the paramedics in this particular unit noticed the module floor was moving independent of the walls while moving. we have had this unit repaired, but do have numerous pictures and some video available. we would also entertain using another like vehicle of ours for structural integrity testing if you're interested.