2021–2022 Global Environmental Prod M4, 2021–2022 Global Environmental Prod M4 CNG, 2021–2022 Global Environmental Prod M4 HSD and 1 other model Recall: Steering gears may have been incorrectly assembled, which can cause the…
NHTSA campaign 22V598000 · Steering · filed Aug 8, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V598000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.