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1996 International 4700 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 1996 International 4700 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 1996 compare to other 4700 years?

4700 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted1 complaint1990: 0 complaints1996: 1 complaints2000: 1 complaints2001: 0 complaints2002: 0 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 1 complaints
4700 NHTSA complaints by model year, 1996 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1996 International 4700 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1100%

Does the 1996 International 4700 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V083000SeatsMarch 6, 2003 · 2,418 units

Defect

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.

1996 International 4700 — common questions

Is the 1996 International 4700 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1996 International 4700 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1996 International 4700. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.