NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 International 4700lp
The 2001 International 4700lp has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized International dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 International 4700lp. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA #04V009000Reported January 5, 2004 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
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.
Free 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).