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#BS-1997-INT490-71A9

1997 International Harvester 4900

Based on reports from 0 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
1
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 0 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

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$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX
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Recall History (2 recalls)

96V233002Dec 1996

SUSPENSION:REAR

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. THE LENGTH OF THE KEYWAY SLOT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE THE TAB CAUSING THE TAB TO BE DEFORMED OR DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION.

96V240000Dec 1996

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 0 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1997 International Harvester 4900: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 International Harvester 4900?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1997 International Harvester 4900 has 0 total complaints on file.
Is the 1997 International Harvester 4900 reliable?
The 1997 International Harvester 4900 has 0 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 International Harvester 4900 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1997 International Harvester 4900 have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 International Harvester 4900 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do International Harvester 4900 problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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