1998 International Harvester 4700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4700 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 International Harvester 4700. That ranks 6th out of 7 4700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 35,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 International Harvester 4700 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 International Harvester 4700 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Risk: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began on april 18, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Seats
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.
Risk: If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
Service brakes, air:supply:check valve
Problem: On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Risk: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began september 11, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 International Harvester 4700?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 International Harvester 4700?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 International Harvester 4700 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 4700 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.