Total Complaints
3 filings
INTERNATIONAL 4700LP · model year
2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001INTERNATIONAL4700LP carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 4700LP is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 22 investigation files overlapping the 2001 4700LP. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
Recalls (1)
04V00900005/01/2004
SUSPENSION:REAR
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.
Recent Complaints
20100519VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
20100519ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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
20040713FireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
I OWN A 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700 SERIES TRUCK. VIN NUMBER: [XXX]. 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 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-MAI
Mileage: 17,333
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP have?▼
The 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP?▼
Yes, the 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SUSPENSION:REAR. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.
Is the 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4700LP safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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