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2001 International 4700lpProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 International 4700lp, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage18kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 19, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 International 4700lp has problems

3 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
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Electrical system10
Vehicle speed control10

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

2 recalls

2001 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

2001 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 2001 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 service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PLEASE REFERENCE COMPLAINT CONFIRMATION NUMBER 10080983. SUMMARY: I RECENTLY SENT A COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP TRUCK AND THE RECENT PROBLEMS WITH THE CALIPERS ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED 05/04/04 WHEN THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED. THE…
Complaint 10081086 · Jul 14, 2004 · 19,195 miles
I OWN A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700 SERIES TRUCK. VIN NUMBER: [XXX]. ON MAY 4, 2004 I WAS TRAVELING IN WEST VIRGINIA WHEN THE LEFT FRONT HUB, BRAKE, AND BRAKE CALIPER GOT EXTREMELY HOT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE TRUCK SEIZED UP ALMOST CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT. I WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND REPAIRS…
Complaint 10080983 · Jul 13, 2004 · 17,333 miles

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