NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 International 4700 Recalls & Complaints
The 2004 International 4700 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized International dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 International 4700. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2004 International 4700 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 International 4700, describing incidents dated December 30, 2008.
Most-cited components
- Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10254407 · Filed
LOSS OF ACCELERATION (FLY BY WIRE)COULDN'T GET OUT OF WAY OF TRAFFIC(IDLE ONLY).INTERNATIONAL HAD TO INSTALL A SERVICE KIT TO OVERLAY WIRING HARNESS TO CORRECT PROBLEM (OLD WIRING STILL IN HARNESS). *TR
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
International 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).
Other International 4700 model years
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