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1995 International Harvester 4700Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1995 International Harvester 4700, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls5Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 International Harvester 4700 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Parking brake10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

5 recalls

1995 International Harvester 4700 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 03V-083 · Mar 6, 2003 · 2,418 vehicles

Risk. IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-232 · Nov 22, 1994 · 71 vehicles

Risk. IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A MODERATE INCLINE, THE VEHICLE CAN ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 94V-196 · Oct 7, 1994 · 6,449 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL, DRIVER DISTRACTION, AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 1 more recall
–no report yet

Gasoline: turbo/supercharger

Recall 94V-144 · Aug 2, 1994 · 373 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THIS OCCURS, ENGINE RUN-ON AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF OPERATOR CONTROL VIA THE NORMAL THROTTLE MECHANISM CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with International Harvester.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other 4700 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 4700 median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 4700 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FUEL LINE FROM FUEL FILTER TO INJECTOR PUMP WAS INSTALLED WITH INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FROM ENGINE. VIBRATION CAUSED A HOLE TO BE WORN INTO FUEL LINE AT THE POINT OF CONTACT, RESULTING IN FUEL ESCAPING ONTO HOT ENGINE.
Complaint 531361 · Feb 24, 1998

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