How many recalls does the 1997 International 4700lp have?

The 1997 International 4700lp has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 International 4700lp has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 International 4700lp?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1997 International 4700lp Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 International 4700lp has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 19 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 04V009000 2004-01-05 19 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH GOODRICH VELVET-RIDE REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMS, THE BOLTS CONNECTING THE SUSPENSION SPRING TO THE REAR AXLE MAY BREAK.

Consequence

THE AXLE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2004. 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.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Nar 03-24-2003 mr. The truck caught fire while parked. The truck caught on fire due to a part that was installed when customizing the truck. When the consumer received the truck, other problem had come up due to the rewiring that was done. *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · reported 1998-09-11

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 International 4700lp as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.