CarRecallWatchThe 2001 International 4700 LP has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports).
2001 International 4700 LP recalls
Most common 2001 International 4700 LP problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP SERIES BOX TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE ODOMETER ALSO DID NOT INDICATE THE AMOUNT OF MILES TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/26/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING, AS WELL AS THE FUEL GAUGE, TEMP, OIL AND ODOMETER. UPDATED 09/28/10
PLEASE REFERENCE COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION NUMBER 10080983. SUMMARY: I RECENTLY SENT A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP TRUCK AND THE RECENT PROBLEMS WITH THE CALIPERS ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED 05/04/04 WHEN THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED 07/12/04 WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED. I GOT THE TRUCK REPAIRED AND BACK HOME ON 07/13/04. TODAY 07/14/04 THE REAR LEFT CALIPER SEIZED TODAY. ALL INCIDENTS WERE CAUSED BY THE CALIPERS BECAOMING EXTREMELY HOT AND SEIZING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE TRUCK IS BACK AT THE GARAGE FOR MORE REPAIRS. INTERNATIONAL IS NOT WORKING WITH US AT ALL. THE TELL US IT IS OUR PROBLEM. I
I OWN A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700 SERIES TRUCK. VIN NUMBER: [XXX]. ON MAY 4, 2004 I WAS TRAVELING IN WEST VIRGINIA WHEN THE LEFT FRONT HUB, BRAKE, AND BRAKE CALIPER GOT EXTREMELY HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK SEIZED UP ALMOST CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT. I WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE RESULTS ON THE REPAIR BILL WERE AS FOLLOWS: TROUBLESHOOT BRAKE DEFECTS/COMPLAINTS. CHECK LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKES. HOSE FLAP BLOCKED FLOW OF FLUID AND CAUSED CALIPER TO HANG WHICH RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, BRAKE PADS (BOTH SIDES), WHEEL SEAL (LEFT SIDE)AND HOSE. FILLED WITH FLUID AND BLED BRAKES. ALL ADJUSTMENTS OK. TEST DROVE OK. THE REPAIR BILL WAS 735.
2001 International 4700 LP questions
Does the 2001 International 4700 LP have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 International 4700 LP: Suspension:Rear; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 International 4700 LP?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 International 4700 LP has been fixed?
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