Date:         Wed, 5 Jul 1995 14:59:17 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         drew@interport.net (Derek Drew)
Subject:      Re:  propane tank label--dangerous defect

>What is the liability of not having that label on there?  Isn't it suppose
>to be left on?  Can you clarify this?  I'd like to remove mine, but I just
>want to know the legal ramifications.
>
>Steven 
>
>sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com

I bet removing the label violates some rule somewhere. But who cares? In 100
years no VW Camper owner would ever be prosecuted for this. 

Come to think of it, I removed the silver factory labels from my camper that
say "LP Gas" on the side. I am sure this is illegal as I now have a vehicle
with dangerous explosive gas but no sign. 

>Under Florida Law, the label must be firmly affixed to the tank or the
>propane dealer will not fill the tank.  Some of the newer tanks have all the
>information (date of manufacture, last date of inspection, etc..) stamped
>into the collar guard of the tank and therefore will produce no need for a
>label...

Don't think that you could find a propane place that will check this label.
In about 100 fillups I have never seen anyone ever check the label. On a
Vanagon, is isn't going to be done cause the guy has to crawl under the van
with a flashlight and clean off the tank to read the label.

___________________________________
Derek Drew
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