The Recall Desk
Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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