There have been 6 safety recalls for the International Harvester 4800. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the International Harvester 4800.
This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. If this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 International Harvester 2574, 1997 International Harvester 2574, 1997 International Harvester 2654, 1997 International Harvester 2674, 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1997 International Harvester 4800, 1997 International Harvester 4900, 1997 International Harvester 5000, 1997 International Harvester 8100, 1997 International Harvester 8200, 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9300, 1997 International Harvester 9400, 1997 International Harvester 9800 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. Each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
When this occurs, engine run-on and subsequent loss of operator control via the normal throttle mechanism can occur, which could result in a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 International Harvester 2554, 1995 International Harvester 2554, 1994 International Harvester 3600, 1995 International Harvester 3600, 1994 International Harvester 3800, 1995 International Harvester 3800, 1994 International Harvester 4700, 1995 International Harvester 4700, 1994 International Harvester 4800, 1995 International Harvester 4800, 1994 International Harvester 4900, 1995 International Harvester 4900, 1994 International Harvester 8100, 1995 International Harvester 8100 |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall Summary: Four compression backplate retaining fasteners on the turbo-charger were torqued only hand tight. This allows the fasteners to loosen, and causes oil to leak into the compressor air side of the turbo-charger which, when coupled with the heat precipitated by the compressor and the mixing action of ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the tie rod on the front axle results in lossof steering control and a possible vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 International 4800, 1990 International 4900, 1991 International Harvester 4800, 1992 International Harvester 4800, 1993 International Harvester 4800, 1991 International Harvester 4900, 1992 International Harvester 4900, 1993 International Harvester 4900 |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: The tie rod used on the dana fa-64 front drive axle has a threaded sleeve to permit toe-in adjustment without removing an end. The tie rod bar is necked down to incorporate the sleeve. A stress riser is created at the threaded portion of the adjustment sleeve which may cause a fatigue fracture and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This failure can cause the front drive shaft to become separated from the vehicle without warning and fall into the path of other vehicles on the highway resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 4800, 1999 International Harvester 4800, 2000 International Harvester 4800, 2001 International Harvester 4800 |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
| Recall Summary: On certain 4x4 vehicles equipped with a fabco tc-200 transfer case, an excessive front drive shaft angle may cause accelerated wear and failure of the drive shaft and related components. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the fitting breaks, the rear service brakes will cease to operate without warning, resulting in an extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2002 International 2000, 2002 International 4700, 2002 International 4800, 2002 International 4900, 2002 International 5000, 2002 International 8000, 2002 International 9000, 1998 International Harvester 2000, 1999 International Harvester 2000, 2000 International Harvester 2000, 2001 International Harvester 2000, 1998 International Harvester 4700, 1999 International Harvester 4700, 2000 International Harvester 4700, 2001 International Harvester 4700, 1998 International Harvester 4800, 1999 International Harvester 4800, 2000 International Harvester 4800, 2001 International Harvester 4800, 1998 International Harvester 4900, 1999 International Harvester 4900, 2000 International Harvester 4900, 2001 International Harvester 4900, 1998 International Harvester 5000, 1999 International Harvester 5000, 2000 International Harvester 5000, 2001 International Harvester 5000, 1998 International Harvester 8000, 1999 International Harvester 8000, 2000 International Harvester 8000, 2001 International Harvester 8000, 1998 International Harvester 9000, 1999 International Harvester 9000, 2000 International Harvester 9000, 2001 International Harvester 9000 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22, 2003 | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft | 596 |
| Apr. 3, 2003 | Air Brake | 2,818 |
| May. 20, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 108,560 |
| Nov. 22, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,133 |
| Aug. 2, 1994 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger | 373 |
| Mar. 18, 1993 | Steering:linkages | 1,076 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester 4800 | 3 |
| 2000 International Harvester 4800 | 3 |
| 1999 International Harvester 4800 | 3 |
| 1998 International Harvester 4800 | 2 |
| 1997 International Harvester 4800 | 1 |
| 1995 International Harvester 4800 | 1 |
| 1994 International Harvester 4800 | 1 |
| 1993 International Harvester 4800 | 1 |
| 1992 International Harvester 4800 | 1 |
| 1991 International Harvester 4800 | 1 |