EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle Peugeot “expert” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03915/25
Summary
A hydrogen leak can occur between the tank’s outer cover and the protective lining. If the vehicle’s hydrogen sensors detect the leak while driving, the fuel-cell system will shut off. The vehicle will then only run in electric (battery) mode, with a very limited range of about 30 km and no ability to recharge hydrogen on board.If the vehicle is parked, the hydrogen sensors do not operate. In this case, hydrogen…
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Product
Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle — Peugeot
- Brand
- Peugeot
- Name / model
- expert · e2*KS18/858*00004*00 - e2*KS18/858*00004*02
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger van / Light commercial vehicle.
- Production dates: 21.05.2022 - 08.03.2024 // VIN: VF3V9ZKX4NZ042657 - VF3V9ZKX3RZ012085
What is the risk?
- A hydrogen leak can occur between the tank’s outer cover and the protective lining. If the vehicle’s hydrogen sensors detect the leak while driving, the fuel-cell system will shut off. The vehicle will then only run in electric (battery) mode, with a very limited range of about 30 km and no ability to recharge hydrogen on board.If the vehicle is parked, the hydrogen sensors do not operate. In this case, hydrogen could build up under the vehicle which increases the risk of hydrogen catching fire. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 24/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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