Lorry — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-01-23

Origin: Germany

Kirchhoff Ecotec Lorry: Hydrogen leak at On-Tank Valve connection, posing fire risk

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-23
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC
Models affected	BLUEPOWER BP27E, BLUEPOWER BP19E
Defect	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.
Remedy	Recall of the product from commercial users.
Recall number	SR/00146/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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