1997 NAVISTAR 4700
4 recalls — 3 complaints — 2 TSBs
99V033001 Feb 16, 1999
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
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.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE TIE ROD END COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPLETE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY.
98V291000 Nov 9, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL HOSE AND PLACE AN ADDITIONAL CONVOLUTED LOOM AROUND THE EXISTING OIL HOSE, OR REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
98V119002 May 27, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
97V143001 Sep 8, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Consequence
THE UNEXPECTED BREAKAGE CAN RESULT IN THE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE PROPERLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL RODS WITH NEW RODS.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Sep 27, 2002
Incident date: Sep 20, 2002
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 ... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
Mar 27, 2000
RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-291 AND 99V-033). *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 27, 2000
RECALL REPAIR DENIED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (98V-291 AND 99V-033). *MJS
Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 NAVISTAR 4700
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
IK-0500038
Jan 24, 2012
010000 STEERING
NAVISTAR: STEERING GOES INTO A SHIMMY AFTER HITTING A BUMP. *RM UPDATED 3/20/12. *PE
G98507
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION CORP. HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS WITH THE HIGH PRESSURE OIL HOSE ON THE T444E DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
NAVISTAR 4700 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NAVISTAR 4700 across all model years (1991–1999).
24
Total Recalls
3
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths