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1999 International Harvester 4700
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1999 International Harvester 4700, covering service brakes, air and seats, and 5 consumer complaints received since 2000.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 400 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 132 per 1,000 across all 1999 model-year vehicles and against 283 per 1,000 for the International Harvester 4700 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 3.6 complaints per model year across the 11 International Harvester 4700 model years on this register; 2 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2000 (2); the most recent in the file is dated 22 Oct 2006.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
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.
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.
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 04507/04508).
Defect, as filed: On certain heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Consequence: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began on april 18, 2003. 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.
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 02506).
Defect, as filed: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international's parking brake code 04036, if someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.
Consequence: If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began on march 31, 2003. 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.
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 03503).
Defect, as filed: On certain medium and heavy duty trucks, a brass fitting connects the double check valve to the brake relay valve. With certain inputs to the vehicle, the weight of the check valve on the fitting can cause the assembly to resonate. The subject vibration can cause excessive strain levels in the fitting, which could eventually fatigue and fail.
Consequence: If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a kit to remount the double check valve with a flexible hose on the majority of vehicles. On a small number of units with clearance issues or traction control, a kit with a new relay valve that has a built-in double check valve will be installed. Owner notification began september 11, 2002. 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.
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE (manufacturer campaign 02506).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models (910, 910sc, or 914) and international's parking brake code 04036. If someone outside the cab adjusts/slides the driver's seat to its most forward position, with the parking brake set, the seat will contact and release the parking brake lever.
Consequence: If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat can not release the parking brake lever. Owner notification began april 20, 2001. 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.
Filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE (manufacturer campaign 01503).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 1999 International Harvester 4700 (black) against all 1999 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 1999 | 4700 line | All 1999 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 400 | 283 | 132 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 200 | 56.6 | 121.3 |
| Suspension | 200 | 56.6 | 89.7 |
| Tires | 200 | 37.7 | 48.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 1999 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 400 | 283 | 132 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 200 | 56.6 | 121.3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 200 | 56.6 | 89.7 |
| Tires | 1 | 200 | 37.7 | 48.2 |
5 unique complaints, 5 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other International Harvester 4700 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 193 |
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 193 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 193 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 | 6,822 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 | 9,351 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 215 |
| 1997 | 4 | 13 | 3,999 |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 | 113,796 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 | 197,068 |
| 2000 | 5 | 6 | 194,654 |
| 2001 | 4 | 7 | 194,650 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All International Harvester 4700 model years · International Harvester: 114 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1999 International Harvester 4700 have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 04V269000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 Jun 2004 and concerns service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor. Across all model years the International Harvester 4700 line has 14 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1999 International Harvester 4700?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 1999 International Harvester 4700 complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2 of 5 component mentions (400 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.