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2000 International Harvester 4900 Recalls & Complaints

The 2000 International Harvester 4900 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International Harvester dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 International Harvester 4900. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2000 International Harvester 4900 owner complaints

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 International Harvester 4900, describing incidents dated January 1, 2001.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 13 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Parking Brake 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #891447 · Filed

    BRAKE SYSTEM BECOMES EXTREMELY HOT AND OVERHEATS, RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEARING OF BRAKE SHOES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

  • ODI #888965 · Filed

    AFTER MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 00510 REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ON ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM , INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASHBOARD FOR THE ABS CONTINUED TO COME ON, 4 TIMES SINCE JANUARY 2001, WHICH REQUIRED THIS VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS. *AK

  • ODI #862245 · Filed

    EVERY 3000 MILES ENGINE CHECK LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD, INDICATING LOSS OF POWER. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. PARTS HAS YET TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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INTERNATIONAL/TRW ECU/FALSE WHEEL SPEED SIGNALS

NHTSA #04V269000 · Service Brakes, Air — Antilock — Wheel Speed Sensor · NHTSA notice

Reported June 3, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 81,883 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 04507/04508 · Owners notified August 2, 2004 · Vehicles built February 28, 1999 – March 25, 2004 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-327-4236.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

INTERNATIONAL/CHECK VALVE

NHTSA #03V137000 · Service Brakes, Air · NHTSA notice

Reported April 3, 2003 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 2,818 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 02506 · Owners notified April 18, 2003 · Vehicles built February 12, 1998 – January 28, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 18, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO.02506. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

INTERNATIONAL/REAR AIR BRAKE RELAY VALVE

NHTSA #02V135002 · Service Brakes, Air — Supply — Check Valve · NHTSA notice

Reported May 20, 2002 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

Potentially affected: 108,560 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign 02506 · Owners notified November 11, 2002 · Vehicles built August 11, 1997 – January 28, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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 HAS A BUILT-IN DOUBLE CHECK VALVE WILL BE INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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