International 4700lp 1997
Model 4700lp made in 1997 by International got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to electrical system. . There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V009000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 12/02/1993 to 04/08/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 19 | 08/17/2004 | ODI | NAVISTAR, INC | 01/05/2004 | 01/14/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain ambulances equipped with goodrich velvet-ride rear suspension systems, the bolts connecting the suspension spring to the rear axle may break. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The axle could separate from the vehicle without warning and result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 09/11/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| 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. *jb | |||