1997 Navistar 4700 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

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

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (2 reports).

4Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1997 Navistar 4700 recalls

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Recall 99V033001Feb 16, 199940,091 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

Recall 98V291Nov 9, 199822,032 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Recall 98V119002May 27, 19981,309 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Recall 97V143001Sep 8, 19972,235 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Navistar 4700 problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering2
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2002-09-27, Steering
MFR# 99501 & NHTSA# 99 V 033 001 / FRONT STEERING AXLE TIE ROD: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, WISE INTERNATIOAL IN SOUTHBEND, IN, PHONE# 574-289-5531. ARE NOT INTERESTED IN HONORING THE MANUFACTURER RECALL. VEHICLE WAS LEFT OVER NIGHT AND NO ATTEMPTS WAS MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *MR CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY REPAIRED. *YH
2000-03-27, Steering
RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-291 AND 99V-033). *MJS

1997 Navistar 4700 questions

Does the 1997 Navistar 4700 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1997 Navistar 4700: Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Navistar 4700?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Navistar 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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