CarRecallWatchThe 2000 International Harvester 4900 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Air (14 reports).
2000 International Harvester 4900 recalls
Most common 2000 International Harvester 4900 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Air | 14 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE STOPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED AND USING SERVICE BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS ACTIVATING THE LOW PRESSURE ALARM, WHILE USING THE WORK BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 20PSI IN 1 MIN., THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT APLY SPRING SET PARKING BRAKE, THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN FLAW (TEN WHEEL STRAIGHT TRUCK WITH GARBAGE COMPACTOR BODY). NLM
BRAKE SYSTEM BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT AND OVERHEATS, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKE SHOES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00510 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM , INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FOR THE ABS CONTINUED TO COME ON, 4 TIMES SINCE JANUARY 2001, WHICH REQUIRED THIS VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK
EXCESSIVE BRAKE FADE DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE OF SHOES (UP TO 600 DEGREES), TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE SYSTEMS (LABREE SYSTEM) SHOES AND DRUMS HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 1-8000 MILES VS. 15-20000 MILES ON LEFT HAND DRIVE MODELS (REAR BRAKES ONLY) FRONT BRAKES GET TO 400 DEGREES AND WEAR IS NOT AN ISSUE. *MJS
EXCESSIVE BRAKE FADE DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE OF SHOES (UP TO 600 DEGREES), TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND DRIVE SYSTEMS (LABREE SYSTEM) SHOES AND DRUMS HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 1-8000 MILES VS. 15-20000 MILES ON LEFT HAND DRIVE MODELS (REAR BRAKES ONLY) FRONT BRAKES GET TO 400 DEGREES AND WEAR IS NOT AN ISSUE. *MJS
2000 International Harvester 4900 questions
Does the 2000 International Harvester 4900 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2000 International Harvester 4900: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor; Service Brakes, Air; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 International Harvester 4900?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Air (14), Parking Brake (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 International Harvester 4900 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.