Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 International 4700, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 1996 4700 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1996 International 4700 failed the safety check 1.20% of the time — 18% less often than the average 1996 passenger car (1.47%). Median odometer at inspection: 153,389 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 1996 International 4700.
| 2003049 28 Feb 2003 | Seats And Restraints On certain vehicles built with Bostrum driver seat models (910, 910C, or 914) and with International's parking brake code 04036. If someone outside the cab adj… |
| 1999025 22 Feb 1999 | Steering On certain vehicles, the tie rod end can pull outboard and separate from the tie rod tube due to improper thread engagement between the male tie rod end and the… |
| 1998117 4 Jun 1998 | Powertrain THE DOUBLE NEUTRAL SHIFT CONTROL LEVER MAY BIND AS THE DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO PUT THE LEVER IN THE PARK POSITION. IF THIS OCCURS THE LEVER DOES NOT ACTUALLY REACH … |
| 1997109 6 Jun 1997 | Brakes THE CAM LEVER ON THE POWERED APPLY BRAKE CAN MOVE FORWARD BECAUSE OF A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOSS WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP, ALLOWING THE CAM LEVER TO BE… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What International told its dealers about the 1996 International 4700: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10179294 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10179289 | Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning |
| 10173025 | Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses |
| 10165643 | Oil Capacities; All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10163416 | Suspension Lean Diagnostics; All models |
| 10156324 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10145721 | A/C Refrigerant and Oil Capacities |
| 10145715 | Engine Oil Capacities All Electronic International Engines 1994 - Present. Cummins ISB, ISM & ISX |
| 10145711 | Radio Diagnostics and Information |
| 10130787 | Using Supplier Software to Check DTCs |
| 10129185 | Cooling System Flush Procedure |
| 10129177 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10129176 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10129174 | Steering Fluids |
| 10129173 | Steering Shake, Shimmy, Shudder, or Steering Vibration; only with 14k front weight rated axles and below |
| 10129171 | Updating OnCommand Link with Accelerator |
| 10129170 | OnCommand EZ-Tech |
| 10129152 | Engine Oil Capacities |
| 10129151 | Winter Front Usage |
| 10129150 | ISX, N13, and N9 / N10 Aftertreatment Private Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10129124 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10090605 | RADIATOR INTERNAL RESTRICTION AND FLUSH PROCEDURE |
| 10000427 | CENTER POCKET MAT IS WAVY. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)