1997 International Harvester 4700 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1997 International Harvester 4700 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (6 reports).

4Recalls
13Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 4700?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 International Harvester 4700 recalls

Seats

Recall 03V083Mar 6, 20032,418 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 96V240Nov 27, 1996233 vehicles affected

Suspension:Rear

Recall 96V233002Nov 22, 19961,133 vehicles affected

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Recall 96V154Aug 20, 1996215 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 International Harvester 4700 problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering6
Vehicle Speed Control4
Visibility2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Tires1
Parking Brake1
Power Train1

What owners report

2002-07-22, Steering
PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR FOR STEERING RECALL 99V033001 REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER ADDS MANUFACTURER (SPICER) HAS NOT SENT THE PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIE ROD ENDS. *TT
2002-04-01, Steering
DEALER: WISE INTERNATIONAL; SOUTH BEND. IN; PHONE NUMBER# 219/288-9929 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2002-02-22, Steering
CONSUMER STATES THAT TIE RODS PARTS ORDERED FOR SAFETY RECALL NOTICE #99501, TO DATE HAVE NOT BEEN RECEIVED, RESULTING IN REPAIRS NOT YET PERFORMED. *TT
2001-02-05, Steering
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATED THEY WOULD LET CONSUMER KNOW WHEN PARTS CAME IN FOR TIE ROD RECALL REPAIRS. *AK THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM. *YH
2000-04-06, Power Train
BEEN WAITING FOR DEALER TO CALL BACK TO HONOR RECALL 96V233.002/ TRANS AXLE HOUSING. EVERYTIME CONSUMER CALLED, THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE OR PARTS HAVE NOT ARRIVED. *AK

1997 International Harvester 4700 questions

Does the 1997 International Harvester 4700 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 International Harvester 4700: Seats; Suspension:Rear; Suspension:Rear; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 International Harvester 4700?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (6), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Visibility (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 International Harvester 4700 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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