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Global Environmental Prod M4 Recall 22V598: Steering Gear May Fracture, Risking Loss of Steering

NHTSA campaign 22V598, reported August 8, 2022, 5 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021-2022 sweeper vehicles may have had their steering gears incorrectly assembled. Over time, a steering gear can fracture, which may cause the driver to lose steering control and increases the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact Global Environmental Products customer service at 1-909-703-1600 for more information. Global will replace the steering gears free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 24, 2022.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the free steering gear replacement at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V598Global Environmental Products
Component
STEERING
Problem
Global Environmental Products (Global) is recalling certain 2021-2022 M4 (M4, R4, M4 HSD) and M4 CNG sweeper vehicles. The steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Global Environmental Prod M420212022
Global Environmental Prod M4 CNG20212022
Global Environmental Prod M4 HSD20212022
Global Environmental Prod R420212022