International 4900 1999

Model 4900 made in 1999 by International got 4 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, service brakes, air.

Model 1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/10/2002
 While shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear the transmission locked up in 3rd gear. consumer was able to coast to side of road. vehicle has not been inspected by dealer at this time.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1
 The trucks make a loud and very high pitched air pop noise in the cab while driving and could cause hearing damage. *mjs
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM
1
 Excessive brake fade due to high temperature of shoes (up to 600 degrees), trucks equipped with left and right hand drive systems (labree system) shoes and drums have to be replaced every 1-8000 miles vs. 15-20000 miles on left hand drive models (rear brakes only) front brakes get to 400 degrees and wear is not an issue. *mjs