EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Lorry KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC “BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00146/26
Summary
A hydrogen leak could occur at the On-Tank Valve (OTV) screw connection on the OTV housing. In some situations, this leaked hydrogen may accumulate around the OTV and form an explosive gas mixture, creating a serious fire risk. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended…
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Product
Lorry — KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC
- Brand
- KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC
- Name / model
- BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E · e1*2018/858*00240* (BP27E), e1*2018/858*00241* (BP19E)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Lorry
- Production dates: 01.02.2021 - 29.08.2025
What is the risk?
- A hydrogen leak could occur at the On-Tank Valve (OTV) screw connection on the OTV housing. In some situations, this leaked hydrogen may accumulate around the OTV and form an explosive gas mixture, creating a serious fire risk. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from commercial users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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