CarRecallWatchThe 1998 International Harvester 4700 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (1 report).
1998 International Harvester 4700 recalls
Most common 1998 International Harvester 4700 problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INTERNATIONAL 4700. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS FRICTION, WHICH RESULTED FROM THE BRAKES BEING JAMMED BY RUST. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT ROTOR, CALIPERS, AND BRAKE SHOES. APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS LATER, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD HYDRAULIC BRAKES, WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE, WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE HAD AIR BRAKES. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF ANYTHING ELSE WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT
WE PURCHASED 3 LIKE UNITS FROM THIS MANUFACTUER IN 1998, AND HAVE 7 MORE IN OUR FLEET RANGING FROM YEAR 1993-1997. THE VAST MAJORITY HAVE DEVELOPED OTHER STRUCTURAL WELD FRACTURES, AND HAVE BEEN RETURNED SEVERAL TIMES TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR, ONLY TO BREAK AGAIN WITHIN WEEKS OF RETURN. THE PARAMEDICS IN THIS PARTICULAR UNIT NOTICED THE MODULE FLOOR WAS MOVING INDEPENDENT OF THE WALLS WHILE MOVING. WE HAVE HAD THIS UNIT REPAIRED, BUT DO HAVE NUMEROUS PICTURES AND SOME VIDEO AVAILABLE. WE WOULD ALSO ENTERTAIN USING ANOTHER LIKE VEHICLE OF OURS FOR STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY TESTING IF YOU'RE INTERESTED.
1998 International Harvester 4700 questions
Does the 1998 International Harvester 4700 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1998 International Harvester 4700: Service Brakes, Air; Seats; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 International Harvester 4700?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 International Harvester 4700 has been fixed?
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