There have been 8 safety recalls for the International Harvester 4900. 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 4900.
Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 International Harvester 3800, 1997 International Harvester 4700, 1997 International Harvester 4900, 1997 International Harvester 8100, 1997 International Harvester 8200, 1997 International Harvester 9200, 1997 International Harvester 9400 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. Certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
Lack of a back-up system to limit air pressure build upcan cause excessive pressure in the air tank and can cause the tank to rupture. This can result in personal injury to anyone in the vicinity.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 International 1652SC, 1992 International 1652SC, 1993 International 1652SC, 1991 International Harvester 3600, 1992 International Harvester 3600, 1993 International Harvester 3600, 1991 International Harvester 3700, 1992 International Harvester 3700, 1993 International Harvester 3700, 1991 International Harvester 3800, 1992 International Harvester 3800, 1993 International Harvester 3800, 1991 International Harvester 3900FC, 1992 International Harvester 3900FC, 1993 International Harvester 3900FC, 1991 International Harvester 4700, 1992 International Harvester 4700, 1993 International Harvester 4700, 1991 International Harvester 4900, 1992 International Harvester 4900, 1993 International Harvester 4900 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: The pressure relief valve was omitted in the air tank. The air tank is the reservoir for the air suspension and is not brake related. Without the pressure relief valve, there is no back-up system to limit air pressure in the air suspension system. ... 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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 3, 2004 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock:wheel Speed Sensor | 81,883 |
| Apr. 3, 2003 | Air Brake | 2,818 |
| May. 20, 2002 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve | 108,560 |
| Nov. 27, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 233 |
| Nov. 22, 1996 | Suspension:rear | 1,133 |
| Aug. 2, 1994 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger | 373 |
| May. 21, 1993 | Suspension:rear:springs:air Suspension System | 193 |
| Mar. 18, 1993 | Steering:linkages | 1,076 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 International Harvester 4900 | 3 |
| 2000 International Harvester 4900 | 3 |
| 1999 International Harvester 4900 | 3 |
| 1998 International Harvester 4900 | 2 |
| 1997 International Harvester 4900 | 2 |
| 1995 International Harvester 4900 | 1 |
| 1994 International Harvester 4900 | 1 |
| 1993 International Harvester 4900 | 2 |
| 1992 International Harvester 4900 | 2 |
| 1991 International Harvester 4900 | 2 |