1999 International Harvester 4900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4900 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 International Harvester 4900. That ranks 2nd out of 6 4900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 88,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 International Harvester 4900 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 International Harvester 4900 recalls (3)
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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.
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.
Spicer 7 speed manual transmission will not down shift. Truck is unusable.
While shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear the transmission locked up in 3rd gear. Consumer was able to coast to side of road. Vehicle has not been inspected by dealer at this time.*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…
The trucks make a loud and very high pitched air pop noise in the cab while driving and could cause hearing damage. *mjs
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 International Harvester 4900?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, air problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 International Harvester 4900?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 International Harvester 4900 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 4900 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.