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Fatal RV Flaws

Friday, November 21, 2008 1:41 pm PST
Team 7 Investigators look at thousands of motor homes nationwide and uncover how lax safety standards are killing far more people than you've ever been told. More Details
VIDEO: Design Flaws And Lack Of Crash Tests Blamed For RV Deaths

A months-long KIRO Team 7 Investigation of fatal motor home accidents uncovers why some of the biggest, most luxurious RVs may also be some of the deadliest. More Details
SLIDESHOW: 1 Killed In RV Crash On Hurricane Ridge
VIDEO: Deadly RV Crash Leads To Investigation

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This database contains complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concerning suspected defects in motor homes nationwide. KIRO-TV has simplified the process. Just touch the dropdown menu and choose a major RV manufacturer.
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Team 7 Investigation Feedback

RV Stories

Share stories and discuss problems or experiences you've had with RVs or debate whether you think crash tests are needed. More Details

File A Complaint

File a complaint about motor home defects at a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Web site. More Details

Investigation Team

Chris Halsne

If you have tips about crime, corruption, scams, government waste, or environmental dangers, contact KIRO 7 Eyewitness News Investigative Reporter Chris Halsne. More Details
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Slideshow

A Class A motor home heading down the winding road from Hurricane Ridge goes into a terrifying freefall and crashes after its brakes fail, killing the driver. More Details

Video

KIRO Team 7 Investigators spent months analyzing hundreds of fatal motorhome accidents -- with startling results. More Details


This is rare film of a front-end crash test conducted by Winnebago in the 1970's. Federal regulators do not require such tests for Class 'A' motor homes today.

Here is video of a low-speed, frontal crash test of a bus by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Consumer safety advocates wish such tests were also done for 'Class A' motor homes.

Here is video of a bus rollover crash test by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Consumer safety advocates wish such tests were also done for 'Class A' motor homes.

Web Links

Check ratings for RVs from RV.org, a non-profit consumer organization dedicated to issues of RV safety. More Details


View complaints already filed regarding any RV at an NHTSA Web site. More Details

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System shows detailed reports of fatal vehicle accidents in all states. More Details

RVIA Response

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's Response to the Team 7 Investigation. More Details
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