NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 International 4700 LP Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 International 4700 LP has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.

Includes campaigns NHTSA files under the spelling "4700LP".

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 International 4700 LP. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 International 4700 LP owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 International 4700 LP, describing incidents dated May 4, 2004 to May 4, 2010.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10331157 · Filed May 19, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP SERIES BOX TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE ODOMETER ALSO DID NOT INDICATE THE AMOUNT OF…
ODI #10081086 · Filed July 14, 2004
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 SECOND…
ODI #10080983 · Filed July 13, 2004
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 International 4700 LP in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA02-034: OVERHEATING FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
Closed February 10, 2004
- Recall 03V-062

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

INTERNATIONAL/REAR SUSPENSION

NHTSA #04V009000 · Suspension — Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported January 5, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 19 vehicles

International campaign 03517 · Owners notified August 17, 2004 · Vehicles built December 2, 1993 – April 8, 2001 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.

Safety consequence

THE AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 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 AT 1-800-448-7825.

Notes

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

INTERNATIONAL/BOSCH ZOPS DISC BRAKES

NHTSA #03V062000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc · NHTSA notice

Reported February 25, 2003 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 35,074 vehicles

International campaign 03502/04501 · Owners notified October 29, 2004 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH BOSCH ZERO OFFSET PIN SLIDE (ZOPS) HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES, THE ZOPS HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKES MAY EXPERIENCE CALIPERS STICKING IN THE APPLIED POSITION, WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE OR ABNORMAL HEAT GENERATION AT ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES.

Safety consequence

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 RATES OF STUCK CALIPERS, AND EVACUATION AND CONTAINMENT CONCERNS RELATING TO MULTIPLE PASSENGERS.

Manufacturer remedy

INTERNATIONAL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 2004.

Notes

INTERNATIONAL RECALL NO. 03502/04501.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 International 4700 LP. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 International 4700 LP.

Vehicle Speed Control; Electrical System

ODI #10331157

Incident: May 4, 2010 · Filed: May 19, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP SERIES BOX TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT ALL THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD STOP FUNCTIONING WHEN THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE ODOMETER ALSO DID NOT INDICATE THE AMOUNT OF MILES TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT WAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 07/26/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING, AS WELL AS THE FUEL GAUGE, TEMP, OIL AND ODOMETER. UPDATED 09/28/10

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10081086

Incident: July 14, 2004 · Filed: July 14, 2004

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 SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED 07/12/04 WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED. I GOT THE TRUCK REPAIRED AND BACK HOME ON 07/13/04. TODAY 07/14/04 THE REAR LEFT CALIPER SEIZED TODAY. ALL INCIDENTS WERE CAUSED BY THE CALIPERS BECAOMING EXTREMELY HOT AND SEIZING THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE TRUCK IS BACK AT THE GARAGE FOR MORE REPAIRS. INTERNATIONAL IS NOT WORKING WITH US AT ALL. THE TELL US IT IS OUR PROBLEM. I FOUND YOUR INFORMATION STATING YOUR RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 03V062000 AND ACTION NUMBER EA02034. I AM LOOKING FOR SOME WAY TO GET OUR MONEY BACK FOR THE REPAIRS. TOTAL TODATE IS $1948.00 NOT INCLUDING THE NEW ESTIMATED CHARGES OF $1600.00.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #10080983

Fire

Incident: May 4, 2004 · Filed: July 13, 2004

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 WERE MADE. THE RESULTS ON THE REPAIR BILL WERE AS FOLLOWS: TROUBLESHOOT BRAKE DEFECTS/COMPLAINTS. CHECK LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND BRAKES. HOSE FLAP BLOCKED FLOW OF FLUID AND CAUSED CALIPER TO HANG WHICH RUINED BRAKE PAD AND ROTOR. REPLACED CALIPER, ROTOR, BRAKE PADS (BOTH SIDES), WHEEL SEAL (LEFT SIDE)AND HOSE. FILLED WITH FLUID AND BLED BRAKES. ALL ADJUSTMENTS OK. TEST DROVE OK. THE REPAIR BILL WAS 735.05. THERE WERE 17333 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE TOW BILL WAS APPROACH. $400.00. I E-MAILED INTERNATIONAL AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRUCK OR IF IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY ON 05/13/04. THE REPLY E-MAIL FROM JOHN BARRETT, MANAGER OF CUSTOMER SERIVCES, SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL OR WARRANTY. I E-MAILED BACK ON 05/15/04 AND TOLD HIM I DISAGREE WITH HIS FINDINGS. HIS REPLY WAS INTERNATIONAL KS WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR PROBLEM. I E-MAILED AGAIN ON 05/18/04 ASKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BRAKES ON THE TRUCK AND THE REPLY WAS "NO WAY IS INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBLE. YESTERDAY 07/12/04 THE TRUCK HAD 19120 MILES ON IT AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED ONLY ON THE RIGHT HAND DRIVERS SIDE. THE BRAKE, HUB, AND CALIPER GOT EXTREMELY HOT, CAUGHT ON FIRE, AND THE TRUCK SEIZED UP. AGAIN I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND LEFT THE ROAD. THE TRUCK IS PRESENTLY IN THE GARAGE FOR THE SAME REPAIRS AS ON 05/04/04. THE BILL ESTIMATE IS APPROXIMATELY. $800.00. I CALLED INTERNATIONAL AND ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS SITUATION. I WAS TOLD NO THERE IS NOT.I FOUND ON YOUR WEB-SITE THAT THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V062000 ACTION NUMBER: [XXX]. I CALLED INTERNATIONAL AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS MAKING THE WHOLE THING UP JUST TO GET MONEY FROM THEM. *LA UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Other International 4700 LP model years

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