KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC · BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E

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.

Published: 23 January 2026
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from commercial users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: SR/00146/26
Model: e1*2018/858*00240* (BP27E), e1*2018/858*00241* (BP19E)

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Lorry