The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V598000·Announced 2022-08-08

Global Environmental Products Recalls 2021-2022 M4 and R4 Sweeper Vehicles

Global Environmental Products is recalling 2021-2022 M4 and R4 sweeper vehicles because incorrectly assembled steering gears may fracture, causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear fracture) that can cause loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Global Environmental Products is recalling certain 2021-2022 M4, M4 CNG, M4 HSD, and R4 sweeper vehicles. The recall involves 5 affected vehicles.

The steering gears in these vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gears to fracture. A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Global will replace the steering gears free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Global's customer service at 1-909-703-1600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROD M4 HSD, M4, R4, M4 CNG
Brand
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROD
Manufacturer
Global Environmental Products
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Sweeper
Hazard
Affected units
5

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • M4 HSD
  • M4
  • R4
  • M4 CNG

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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