CarRecallWatchThe 2000 International Harvester 4700 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3 reports).
2000 International Harvester 4700 recalls
Most common 2000 International Harvester 4700 problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
What owners report
2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 MEDIUM DUTY TRUCK USED AS A TOW TRUCK HAS NO CUSHION ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AS A RESULT, I HAVE HAD A BACK FUSION AND STILL HAVE SEVERE HIP PAIN. *AK
BOLTS SECURING THE BRAKE CALIPER HAVE BROKEN ON THE COMPANY'S INTERNATIONAL 4700'S. THREE TO FOUR TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS. USUALLY DRIVER LOSES NEARLY ALL BRAKING POWER. *PH
SINCE NEW THIS TRUCK HAS HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH NO MANUFACTURE REMEDY. WITHOUT WARNING THE REAR PADS HAVE WORN THROUGH THE ROTORS AND THE ROTORS HAVE FALLEN OFF. THE FRONT ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND AT LEAST 6 COMPLETE SETS OF BRAKE PADS IN 195,000 MILES. THIS IS UNACEPPTABLE FOR A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK THAT ONLY HAULS ONE CAR! THERE IS NO SMOKE OR OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKES, ONLY RAPID WEAR AND NO WARNING OF FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NUMEROUS TIMES AND CHECKED OUT THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. IT IS NOW AT MY EXPENSE AS THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME IT IS NO LONGER UNDER THEIR PROBLEM. NOW WHEN TALKING TO THE DEALER THEY DENY ANY KNOWLEDGE OF BRAKE PROBLEMS ON THESE V
THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED TWO TIMES, AND THE THIRD TIME, THE REAR AXLE FELL ONTO THE STREET. AT THE TIME A PATIENT ALONG WITH PARAMEDIC(S) WERE IN THE REAR. (AMBULANCE TRUCK) THE PARKING BRAKE IS UNSAFE, BECAUSE IT IS AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, IT HAS TWO NEUTRALS AND NO LOCK-UNSAFE. SCC
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN SHE WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GET VERY HEAVY, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. TS
2000 International Harvester 4700 questions
Does the 2000 International Harvester 4700 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2000 International Harvester 4700: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor; Service Brakes, Air; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve; Seats; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 International Harvester 4700?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Service Brakes, Air (1), Suspension (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 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.