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1997 International 4700lpProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 International 4700lp, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 5, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 International 4700lp has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

1997 International 4700lp 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

Foundation components: disc

Recall 03V-062 · Feb 25, 2003 · 35,074 vehicles

Risk. THE COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS MAY COLLECTIVELY RESULT IN AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY: POTENTIAL FIRE AT A WHEEL END, HIGH INCIDENT…

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.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other 4700lp 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 4700lp median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1997 International 4700lp, and the recalls they led to.

  1. OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKESEA02034 · closed Feb 10, 2004
    Led to recall 03V-062
In owners' words

What 4700lp owners report

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

NAR 03-24-2003 MR. THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A PART THAT WAS INSTALLED WHEN CUSTOMIZING THE TRUCK. WHEN THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE TRUCK, OTHER PROBLEM HAD COME UP DUE TO THE REWIRING THAT WAS DONE. *JB
Complaint 10012355 · Mar 20, 2003

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