2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700
The 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airantilock (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700, potentially affecting up to 10,195 vehicles.
Recall 17V792000 — EQUIPMENT
| 10,195 vehicles affected
Defect: Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is recalling certain 2000-2001 International 4700, 2000-2002 4900, 2001-2003 8100 (TranStar) and 9100I, 2002-2003, 2005, 2007-2009, 2012-2014 and 2016-2018 DuraStar, 2012 and 2014-2017 ProStar, 2014-2015 TerraStar, and 2018 LT trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Navistar will notify owners, instructing them to notify Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-331-332-1590, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET TRAVLLING 25MPH NOTICED A SMELL OF BURNING BRAKES. PULLED OVER, NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HOUSING. TOOK A HOSE TO IT TO COOL IT DOWN. WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF EXPLODING OR STARTING A FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS A BRAND NEW DESIGN "DIAMOND LIFE BRAKE SYSTEM". ONE OF THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW ON THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, CAUSING THESE FAILURE. THE LEFT REAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. THIS TIME GOING 50MPH ON THE HWY. NO WARNING. NO NOTHING. DIDN'T EVEN ALLOW THE BRAKES. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the INTERNATIONAL 4700
- 1996 INTERNATIONAL 4700 — 1 complaint
- 2000 INTERNATIONAL 4700 (current)
- 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2002 INTERNATIONAL 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2003 INTERNATIONAL 4700 — 0 complaints
- 2004 INTERNATIONAL 4700 — 1 complaint
Other INTERNATIONAL Models
- INTERNATIONAL 4300 — 58 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL PROSTAR — 52 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL LT — 28 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL — 26 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL CE — 24 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BUS — 21 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 4400 — 11 total complaints
- INTERNATIONAL 9900I — 10 total complaints