NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Navistar 4700 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Navistar 4700 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Navistar dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Navistar 4700. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1997 Navistar 4700 owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Navistar 4700, describing incidents dated September 20, 2002.
Most-cited components
- Steering 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #8019721 · Filed
MFR# 99501 & NHTSA# 99 V 033 001 / FRONT STEERING AXLE TIE ROD: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, WISE INTERNATIOAL IN SOUTHBEND, IN, PHONE# 574-289-5531. ARE NOT INTERESTED IN HONORING THE MANUFACTURER RECALL. VEHICLE WAS LEFT OVER NIGHT AND NO ATTEMPTS WAS MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *MR CONSUMER…
ODI #550904 · Filed
RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-291 AND 99V-033). *MJS
NAVISTAR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #99V033001 · Steering — Linkages — Rod — Relay — Connecting · NHTSA notice
Reported February 16, 1999 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 40,091 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 99501 · Owners notified March 29, 1999 · Vehicles built May 1, 1996 – October 31, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
SCHOOL, TRANSIT, OR HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPICER 6,000 OR 8,000 LB. FRONT STEER AXLES. THE TIE ROD END CAN PULL OUTBOARD AND SEPARATE FROM THE TIE ROD TUBE DUE TO IMPROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE MALE TIE ROD END AND THE FEMALE TUBE.
Safety consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 29, 1999. 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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NAVISTAR/FUEL LEAK
NHTSA #98V291000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline · NHTSA notice
Reported November 9, 1998 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 22,032 vehicles
Owners notified December 15, 1998 · Vehicles built January 2, 1997 – November 7, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH T444E DIESEL ENGINES. A FUEL LEAK CAN OCCUR BECAUSE OF OVERCRIMPING OF THE HOSE END FITTINGS ON THE HOSE FROM THE REGULATOR TO THE LEFT HEAD AND THE HOSE FROM THE FUEL TRANSFER PUMP TO THE REGULATOR.
Safety consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL HOSE AND PLACE AN ADDITIONAL CONVOLUTED LOOM AROUND THE EXISTING OIL HOSE, OR REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 1998.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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NAVISTAR/FURON/AUTO TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #98V119002 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Lever and Linkage — Column Shift · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 1998 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 1,309 vehicles
Owners notified July 7, 1998 · Vehicles built January 1, 1994 – July 1, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.
Safety consequence
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 7, 1998. 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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NAVISTAR/ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD
NHTSA #97V143001 · Vehicle Speed Control — Accelerator Pedal · NHTSA notice
Reported September 8, 1997 · INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Potentially affected: 2,235 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 97508 · Owners notified October 9, 1997 · Vehicles built December 16, 1996 – March 10, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES AND HEAVY TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH T444E ENGINES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD MATERIAL IS EXCESSIVELY BRITTLE AND CAN BREAK DURING A FULL THROTTLE APPLICATION.
Safety consequence
THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL RODS WITH NEW RODS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 9, 1997. 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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Other Navistar 4700 model years
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