Does the 1997 International Harvester 4700 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1997 International Harvester 4700 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 International Harvester 4700?

13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 International Harvester 4700 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 International Harvester 4700. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your International Harvester been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A International Harvester dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 International Harvester 4700 recalls, newest first

March 6, 2003NHTSA 03V0830002,418 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 27, 1996NHTSA 96V240000233 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads.
Consequence: Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier/pinion assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 22, 1996NHTSA 96V2330021,133 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Rear

Summary: The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. The length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation.
Consequence: This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 20, 1996NHTSA 96V154000215 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary: The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. The tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. A 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. With the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur.
Consequence: Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 1997 International Harvester 4700 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 6
Deaths reported: 2

Most complained-about components

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly4
Vehicle speed control4
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings2
Service brakes2
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer2

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Questions

Does the 1997 International Harvester 4700 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, suspension, steering. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 International Harvester 4700 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a International Harvester dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 International Harvester 4700?: 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.