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2013 THOR MOTOR COACH SIESTA — EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

fire · 1893697 · 2023-05-09

Vehicle

Make
THOR MOTOR COACH
Model
SIESTA
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Thor Motor Coach
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

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.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11521206
Machine
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