2000 International Harvester 4700 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 7campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 International Harvester 4700 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 International Harvester 4700. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by seat belts (1) and suspension (1). Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the wheel speed sensor and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes5 83%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Bolts securing the brake caliper have broken on the company's international 4700's. Three to four times this has happened within the last 3 years. Usually driver loses nearly all braking power.”
NHTSA complaint #10031020, filed 2003-08Seat belts: “2000 international 4700 medium duty truck used as a tow truck has no cushion on the driver's seat, as a result, I have had a back fusion and still have severe hip pain.”
NHTSA complaint #10113921, filed 2005-03Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 04V269000Jun 3, 2004Service brakes, air › Antilock › Wheel speed sensorCovers: International Harvester 4700 1999–2001, International 1652 1999–2004, International Harvester 4900 1999–2001 +11 more
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.
- 03V137000Apr 3, 2003Service brakes, airCovers: International Harvester 4700 1998–2001, 4900 1998–2001, 5000 1998–2001 +5 more
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…
- 03V062000Feb 25, 2003Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › DiscCovers: International Harvester 4700 2000, International 3200 1997–2003, 1652 1997–2002 +14 more
On certain school and transit buses built with bosch zero offset pin slide (zops) hydraulic disc brakes, the zops hydraulic disc brakes may experience calipers sticking in the applied position, which can result in excessive or abnormal heat generation at one…
- 02V135002May 20, 2002Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valveCovers: International Harvester 4700 1998–2001, 4900 1998–2001, 5000 1998–2001 +5 more
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…
- 01V102000Mar 26, 2001SeatsCovers: International Harvester 4700 1999–2001
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…
- 00V229004Sep 26, 2000Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: International Harvester 4700 2000, International 1652 2000
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
See all 7 recalls for the 2000 International Harvester 4700 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10044291Sep 30, 2014Brakes. International: procedure information to resolve issue of overheating and smoking of low mileage, single wheel end brake. *pe updated 11/4/14. *pe updated 1/27/15. *pe updated 1/30/15.
- 10044292Nov 25, 2013Brakes. International: after lining condition and wear, fastener torque, component lubrication have been verified on the brakes because of the chatter or squealing on the trucks, a procedure will be…
Other model years of the International Harvester 4700
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 10,300 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 9,500 | 5 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 13 | — | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All International Harvester 4700 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 International Harvester 4700 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 International Harvester 4700 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 International Harvester 4700 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (83% of the total), followed by seat belts with 1.
Has the 2000 International Harvester 4700 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.