Navistar 4700 1997

Model 4700 made in 1997 by Navistar got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and steering.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
98V291000INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 01/02/1997 to 11/07/1997V (Vehicle)2203212/15/1998MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION11/09/199811/30/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with t444e diesel engines. a fuel leak can occur because of overcrimping of the hose end fittings on the hose from the regulator to the left head and the hose from the fuel transfer pump to the regulator.
Consequence SummaryFuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the oil hose and place an additional convoluted loom around the existing oil hose, or replace the hose assembly.
NotesOwner notification began during december 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).
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).
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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
97V143001INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINEfrom 12/16/1996 to 03/10/1997V (Vehicle)223510/09/1997MFRINTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION09/08/199701/12/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: buses and heavy truck chassis equipped with t444e engines. the accelerator pedal rod material is excessively brittle and can break during a full throttle application.
Consequence SummaryThe unexpected breakage can result in the inability to accelerate the vehicle properly increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the electronic accelerator pedal rods with new rods.
NotesOwner notification is expected to begin october 9, 1997. 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
G9850712/01/1998615055Navistar international transportation corp. has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists with the high pressure oil hose on the t444e diesel engine. *tt12/22/2000
STEERING
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Ready09/30/2011
IK-050003808/19/201110041405Navistar: steering goes into a shimmy after hitting a bump. *rm09/30/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
2
 Recall repair denied due to lack of parts (98v-291 and 99v-033). *mjs
STEERING - LINKAGES - ROD - RELAY - CONNECTING
09/20/2002108/28/1997
 Mfr# 99501 & nhtsa# 99 v 033 001 / front steering axle tie rod: consumer states that the dealer, wise internatioal in southbend, in, phone# 574-289-5531. are not interested in honoring the manufacturer recall. vehicle was left over night and no attempts was made to correct the problem. *mr consumer stated that the problem was finally repaired. *yh
2
 Recall repair denied due to lack of parts (98v-291 and 99v-033). *mjs