2001 International Harvester 4700 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 10,300miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 4campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 International Harvester 4700 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 International Harvester 4700. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and body and structure (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,300 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the wheel speed sensor and 1 technical service bulletin 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 71%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Body and structure1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Brakes: “The right rear hydraulic brake caliper failed to release properly, which resulted in a vehicle fire. On the second occasion, the front caliper failed to release properly which almost caused the consumer to lose control of the truck while traveling 55 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10024693, filed 2003-06, 10,300 milesElectrical system: “The gauges and speedometer quit working on the dash of the 2001 international model 4700. So far there have been no consequences but I have been hearing that it is a hazardous occurence because of the possibility of a fire in the dashboard. Talking to other owners of international trucks they have all experienced the same thing, one with a fire occuring.”
NHTSA complaint #10133228, filed 2005-08Suspension: “Right rear hydraulic brake caliper failed. The right rear brake caliper failed to release properly and resulted in a fire. The consumer was transporting a bulldozer at the time. All rear brakes and calipers were replaced. While transporting a backhoe, the right front caliper failed to release properly and resulted in a near loss of control. The there was an occasion where the axle had broken on the vehicle while in motion. (unexpectedly) the vehicle also accelerated on it's own on several occasions and was repaired twice to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10026434, filed 2003-06, 10,300 milesMileage when problems were reported
60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,300 and 70,000 miles.
Complaints 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…
- 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…
Recall details for the 2001 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. 1 on record; the latest 1 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.
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 2001 International Harvester 4700 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 International Harvester 4700 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 International Harvester 4700 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2001 International Harvester 4700 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 International Harvester 4700 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,300 miles and the middle half falls between 10,300 and 70,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.