International Harvester 4700 1995
Model 4700 made in 1995 by International Harvester got 3 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, parking brake and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding (pws). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, parking brake and seats.
Model 1995
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V144000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/01/1994 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 373 | 08/23/1994 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 08/02/1994 | 08/17/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. this allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of the compressor wheel, can result in an air/oil mixture that fuels the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the suspect turbo-charger with a new turbo-charger. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: engine; turbo-charger.vehicle description: trucks and buses equipped with navistar i-6 engines.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V232000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 03/01/1994 to 09/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 71 | 12/06/1994 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/22/1994 | 12/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | At low ambient temperature, with the parking brake applied abd the engine running, pressure can build up sufficiently to partially pressurize the brake chamber which controls the ddm park brake at the rear of the transmission allowing the parking brake to partially release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the vehicle is parked on a moderate incline, the vehicle can roll away without warning and possibly result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will re-plumb the hydraulic lines of the hydraulic park brake system preventing unintentional release of the park brake. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: emergency parking brake; air; check valve.vehicle description: medium duty trucks built with hydraulic actuated ddm parking brakes.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V083000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 12/13/1994 to 09/04/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 2418 | 03/31/2003 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 03/06/2003 | 03/17/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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 | International recall no. 03503.(previously 01503)customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V413000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/06/1995 to 04/28/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 40 | 12/18/2000 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 12/06/2000 | 12/12/2000 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the vehicles involved in this recall were built for export with manual slack adjusters and were sold in the us. these vehicles need to have automatic slack adjusters in order to comply with the requirements of fmvss 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | These vehicles do not comply with the standards. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the manual slack adjusters will automatic slack adjusters. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2000.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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V196000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 01/01/1994 to 06/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 6449 | 10/17/1994 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 10/07/1994 | 10/28/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The base of the electronic accelerator pedal is made of die cast aluminum. the base mounts directly to the cab firewall. the cab firewall is not rigid enough or flat enough at the mounting surface, causing stress on the accelerator base that will cause the mounting pads on the base of the pedal assembly to fail and totally separate from the firewall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can cause loss of speed control, driver distraction, and result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the accelerator pedal assembly and install a plate between the accelerator mounting base and the firewall on those units where the base is not broken and has no visible signs of a crack. if the base is broken or cracked, the accelerator assembly will be replaced with a new redesigned accelerator pedal assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; throttle linkages and control; pedal.vehicle description: transit buses, school buses, heavy and medium duty trucks.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| (PWS) | |||||
| IK-0400107 | 06/04/2012 | 10044292 | International: after lining condition and wear have been verified on the brakes because of the chatter or squealing on the trucks. no model or model years are listed. *pe | 06/06/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/23/1998 | 1 | 02/13/1996 | |
| Fuel line from fuel filter to injector pump was installed with insufficient clearance from engine. vibration caused a hole to be worn into fuel line at the point of contact, resulting in fuel escaping onto hot engine. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | |||
| 08/30/1999 | |||
| While driving at 50 mph and shifting gears the throttle pedal got stuck wide open consumer pulled the emergency stop lever which killed the engine. consumer lost power steering, and vehicle came to a stop.when the consumer was coming back , the same problem reoccurred. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 08/30/1999 | |||
| While driving at 50 mph and shifting gears the throttle pedal got stuck wide open consumer pulled the emergency stop lever which killed the engine. consumer lost power steering, and vehicle came to a stop.when the consumer was coming back , the same problem reoccurred. *ak | |||