# 2013 THOR MOTOR COACH SIESTA — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
> NHTSA complaint `1893695` · 2023-05-09 · Thor Motor Coach
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** THOR MOTOR COACH
- **Model:** SIESTA
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Thor Motor Coach
- **Component:** EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
## Narrative
After the gas powered fridge was turned on. Approximately an hour later the back side of the unit was in flames causing extensive damage and totaling the RV. The failure of the equipment caused the fire. This problem has been ongoing with similar models and is well documented. Has been investigated by a Fire Inspector.
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