LPG motorists given explosion warning
AAP, 02/02/07
Motorists whose cars are powered by LPG are being warned to check their gas tanks amid fears a faulty valve could spark an explosion.
Motorists whose cars are powered by LPG are being warned to check their gas tanks amid fears a faulty valve could spark an explosion.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) issued the warning on Friday following ten LPG tank ruptures nationally.
Cars affected are those with Manchester brand LPG autogas cylinders fitted between August 2003 and March 2005, or older cylinders of any brand re-tested between November 2002 and August 2005.
It is unknown how many cars are affected.
VACC executive director David Purchase said tanks at risk carried a SIDEK brand valve with the encryption: SIDEK PRX, AGA 6394, 2.55 MPa on top.
"Essentially, this is a serious fault with the potential for serious injury and property damage," Mr Purchase said.
Those affected should have their tank checked by a registered LPG installer as soon as possible.
The VACC urges motorists at risk not to fill their tanks above three-quarters until they have been checked.