Navistar 4700 1996

Model 4700 made in 1996 by Navistar got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding steering. There were some recalls concerningpower train and steering.

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
98V119002INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1994 to 07/01/1997V (Vehicle)130907/07/1998ODIINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/27/199806/03/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks, school buses and transit buses equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. the transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.
Consequence SummaryThe vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an e clip that detains the detent pin.
NotesOwner notification began july 7, 1998. 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 navistar 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).
97V090001INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/01/1991 to 06/15/1996V (Vehicle)283307/08/1997MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION05/28/199705/29/1997
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium and heavy duty trucks, school and transit buses built with a bendix 9x3 power apply park brake system. the cam lever of the powered apply brake can move forward, because a hole in the transmission mounting boss was drilled too deep.
Consequence SummaryThis can allow the cam lever to become disengaged from the parking brake shoes. the operator would have no warning that the parking brake was not applied allowing the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification is expected to begin july 8, 1997. note: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 navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
99V033001INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 05/01/1996 to 10/31/1997V (Vehicle)4009103/29/1999MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION02/16/199902/25/1999
Defect SummarySchool, transit, or heavy duty vehicles equipped with spicer 6,000 or 8,000 lb. front steer axles. the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the female tube.
Consequence SummarySeparation of the tie rod end could result in loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the complete tie rod assembly.
NotesOwner notification began march 29, 1999. 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 navistar 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).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Ready09/30/2011
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. *rm09/30/2011