On certain ambulances equipped with goodrich velvet-ride rear suspension systems, the bolts connecting the suspension spring to the rear axle may break.
1993-2001 · 9 model years
International 4700LP Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the International 4700LP across 9 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the acceleration & cruise control.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
4700LP complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 4700LP problems
International 4700LP recalls 1
Latest 4700LP complaints
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
I own a 2001 international 4700 series truck. Vin number: [[redacted]]. 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...
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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: [[redacted]]. 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)
Nar 03-24-2003 mr. The truck caught fire while parked. The truck caught on fire due to a part that was installed when customizing the truck. When the consumer received the truck, other problem had come up due to the rewiring that was done. *Jb
Questions about the International 4700LP
Which International 4700LP years have the most problems?
What are the most common International 4700LP problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), acceleration & cruise control (1), brakes (1) most often.
How many recalls does the International 4700LP have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all International 4700LP model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data