no report yet
Seats
Risk. IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED, THE VEHICLE COULD MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1997 International Harvester 4700Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 1997 International Harvester 4700, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 International Harvester 4700 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Steering
3Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
2Visibility
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Parking brake
1Tires
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
1997 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
Suspension: rear
Risk. CRACKS CAN INITIATE AND RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE THREADED END OF THE PINION RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE YOKE AND DRIVE LINE FROM THE REAR AXLE INCREASING…
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. THIS LOCKING TAB PREVENTS THE WHEEL BEARING NUT FROM LOOSENING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. SHOULD THE COLUMN SEPARATE, THE OPERATOR WOULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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
1997 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 steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR FOR STEERING RECALL 99V033001 REPAIRS. *AK CONSUMER ADDS MANUFACTURER (SPICER) HAS NOT SENT THE PARTS TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIE ROD ENDS. *TT
DEALER: WISE INTERNATIONAL; SOUTH BEND. IN; PHONE NUMBER# 219/288-9929 WAS UNABLE TO HONOR MANUFACTURER'S RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE. DEALER STATED THEY WOULD LET CONSUMER KNOW WHEN PARTS CAME IN FOR TIE ROD RECALL REPAIRS. *AK THE DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO CORRECT THE RECALL PROBLEM. *YH
Own a 1997 4700?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.