1999 International Harvester 4700 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4700 years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 International Harvester 4700. That ranks 4th out of 7 4700 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 9,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 | 2 | 40% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 International Harvester 4700 recalls (5)
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Service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Problem: On certain school buses and truck model vehicles manufactured between february 28, 1999, through april 5, 2004, the anti-lock brake system electronic control unit (ecu) may misinterpret a corrupt wheel speed signal.
Risk: The corrupt wheel speed signals may improperly activate the abs, instead of deactivating the abs. This may result in the driver experiencing a hard pedal feel and a decrease in deceleration at the end of the stop, resulting in extended stopping distances which could cause a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
Fix: International will notify its customers and inspect and repair the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began august 1, 2004. 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 customer service at 1-800-327-4236.
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.
Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: 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 can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 2001. 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.
New kelly armorsteel kls tires were put on my work truck which happens to be a propane delivery truck since then rear of truck wanders badly .in the process of getting taken care of with no help from kelly springfield except to lower the air pressure 10 lbs in each of the 4 drive tires which i will…
Dt*: the contact stated the hydraulic brake calipers failed to release. When the failure occurred in the front brake calipers the vehicle pulled in the opposite direction of the working caliper. The failure occurred without warning each time. Although, there was smoke and sparks present there was…
Complained of knocking sound on passenger side from purchase date. Dealer unable to find problem. Could only hear it while vehicle in motion. Sounded like hammer tapping on passenger floor. Passenger side suspension came apart while vehicle traveling on hwy. Driver could not maintain control truck…
Brakes continually overheating, wearing-out the brakes at very low mileage. Have replaced brake pads 5 separate times; rotors twice on the front and three times on back. Dealer and manufacturer cannot find a solution to the problem.
This is a tilt bed towing vehicle. Parking brake appears insufficient to hold vehicle on grade when loaded with towed vehicle. Operator was run over with vehicle after setting brake and suffered serious bodily injury.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 International Harvester 4700?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 International Harvester 4700?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.