Other measure
Voluntary measure
Notified by Germany
Published 20 Jan 2026
SR/00146/26
KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC truck subject to safety measures over fire risk
EU authorities took action on this product (KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC truck) after it was found to pose a fire risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Truck
- Brand
- KIRCHHOFF ECOTEC
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 01.02.2021 - 29.08.2025
- Made in
- Germany
- Category
- Motor vehicles
Why it's dangerous
Fire
A hydrogen leak could occur at the 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.
What the authorities did
Measure
Other
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/00146/26
View official notice ↗
Last synced 3 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC. SafeCart is an independent company, not an EU body. This page summarises the official notice, which is the authoritative record.