Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2002 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 2002 International 4700 failed the safety check 1.26% of the time — 37% less often than the average 2002 passenger car (2.00%). Median odometer at inspection: 65,101 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2002 International 4700.
| 2002165 18 Sept 2002 | Brakes On certain vehicles, the TRW Model 410M ECU (Electronic Control Unit) can misinterpret particular false wheel speed signals generated from any of the following … |
| 2002113 17 Jun 2002 | Brakes On certain trucks the fitting that connects the double check valve to the rear axle air brake relay valve may break. If the fitting breaks the rear service brak… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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.
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 2002 International 4700: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11010428 | This article addresses chassis lean conditions on all chassis. This does not include any diagnostics for body leans such as a cab lean. Keep in mind that a chassis lean may cause or accentuate a cab lean. Filling out the printable form and using the notes in blue will help you to determine the source of the lean and identify the action and parts required to correct the lean. |
| 10251414 | Starter Diagnostics and warranty claim procedure; all engines EXCLUDING Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmission or PSI engine. |
| 10251409 | Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment. |
| 10246231 | J1939 Data Link Source Address Information |
| 10243610 | How to request a horsepower quote; all International and Cummins engines |
| 10234000 | Starter diagnostics and warranty claim procedure for all engines and all chassis EXCLUDING vehicles equipped with PSI engines or Cummins ISB engine with Allison transmissions |
| 10227455 | J1939 Data link source address information |
| 10222490 | Pico Scope CCOS (Crankcase Separator Test) |
| 10219330 | PicoScope Test One Channel RCT |
| 10219325 | PicoScope Test Resistance and Ohmmeter |
| 10219319 | PicoScope Test for Datalink (CAN) Health Shorts & opens |
| 10219314 | PicoScope Test - Battery Loss of Charge - Parasitic Draw Test |
| 10209487 | Calculating pulses per mile (speedometer setting); only models equipped with International engines |
| 10204139 | Power Steering Diagnostics Flow / Pressure Specifications For Power Steering Gears and Power Steering Pumps |
| 10204137 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
| 10201758 | Engine Oil Capacities. All International electronic engines 1994 to present and Cummins ISB, ISM, or ISX engines |
| 10199915 | General wheel speed sensor troubleshooting |
| 10198708 | Aftertreatment Clamp Corrosion; Single Can Aftertreatment Systems |
| 10189743 | Suggested alignment target values when performing a vehicle axle alignment |
| 10189741 | Frame Rail Straightness Inspection Procedure |
| 10181960 | Cab Lean Concern |
| 10179294 | Driveline Information Center and Troubleshooting Procedures |
| 10179289 | Repair Procedures for Vehicles Struck by Lightning |
| 10173025 | Cleaning and Disinfecting Trucks and Buses |
| 10172045 | J1939 Data Link Troubleshooting |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)