2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900 Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900

The 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900 has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Airdrum (9 complaints), Service Brakes Air (3 complaints), and Parking Brake (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900, potentially affecting up to 193,261 vehicles.

Recall 04V269000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

August 2, 2004 | 81,883 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: THE CORRUPT WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS MAY IMPROPERLY ACTIVATE THE ABS, INSTEAD OF DEACTIVATING THE ABS. THIS MAY RESULT IN THE DRIVER EXPERIENCING A HARD PEDAL FEEL AND A DECREASE IN DECELERATION AT THE END OF THE STOP, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Remedy: INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...

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Recall 03V137000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

April 18, 2003 | 2,818 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.

Consequence: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE MAJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT...

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Recall 02V135002 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

November 11, 2002 | 108,560 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 CAUSE EXCESSIVE STRAIN LEVELS IN THE FITTING, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY FATIGUE AND FAIL.

Consequence: IF THE FITTING BREAKS, THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES WILL CEASE TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A KIT TO REMOUNT THE DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WITH A FLEXIBLE HOSE ON THE MAJORITY OF VEHICLES. ON A SMALL NUMBER OF UNITS WITH CLEARANCE ISSUES OR TRACTION CONTROL, A KIT WITH A NEW RELAY VALVE THAT...

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Owner Complaints for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900

19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 4900. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Airdrum

Service Brakes Airantilock

Complaints: 2

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline

Complaints: 1

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads

Complaints: 1

Unknown Or Other

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Service Brakes Airdrum	9	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes Air	3	0	0	0	0
Parking Brake	2	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes Airantilock	2	0	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline	1	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads	1	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#562280 | PARKING BRAKE | August 28, 2001 | N/A miles

WHILE STOPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED AND USING SERVICE BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS ACTIVATING THE LOW PRESSURE ALARM, WHILE USING THE WORK BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 20PSI IN 1 MIN., THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT APLY SPRING SET PARKING BRAKE, THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN FLAW (TEN WHEEL STRAIGHT TRUCK WITH GARBAGE COMPACTOR BODY). NLM

#562280 | PARKING BRAKE | August 28, 2001 | N/A miles

WHILE STOPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED AND USING SERVICE BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS ACTIVATING THE LOW PRESSURE ALARM, WHILE USING THE WORK BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 20PSI IN 1 MIN., THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT APLY SPRING SET PARKING BRAKE, THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN FLAW (TEN WHEEL STRAIGHT TRUCK WITH GARBAGE COMPACTOR BODY). NLM

#562280 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | August 28, 2001 | N/A miles

WHILE STOPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED AND USING SERVICE BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS ACTIVATING THE LOW PRESSURE ALARM, WHILE USING THE WORK BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 20PSI IN 1 MIN., THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT APLY SPRING SET PARKING BRAKE, THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN FLAW (TEN WHEEL STRAIGHT TRUCK WITH GARBAGE COMPACTOR BODY). NLM

#562280 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | August 28, 2001 | N/A miles

WHILE STOPPING FROM HIGHWAY SPEED AND USING SERVICE BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS ACTIVATING THE LOW PRESSURE ALARM, WHILE USING THE WORK BRAKE THE AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 20PSI IN 1 MIN., THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT APLY SPRING SET PARKING BRAKE, THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES IT IS A DESIGN FLAW (TEN WHEEL STRAIGHT TRUCK WITH GARBAGE COMPACTOR BODY). NLM

#891447 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | June 27, 2001 | N/A miles