Recall 26V132000: 2025 Escape Escape 17, 2025 Escape Escape 19, 2025 Escape Escape 21 +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Mar 5, 2026
Vehicles affected
324
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Escape Trailer Industries LTD. (Escape Trailer) is recalling certain 2025 E17, E19, E21, E5.0 recreational trailers. The spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding, causing the carrier to detach from the trailer during transit.

The risk

A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

The fix

Dealers will replace the spare tire carriers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 2026. Owners may contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026.

Affected vehicles

  • 2025 Escape Escape 17
  • 2025 Escape Escape 19
  • 2025 Escape Escape 21
  • 2025 Escape Escape 5.0

Details

NHTSA campaign
26V132000
Manufacturer
ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Owner letters
Mar 20, 2026
Components
Equipment:mechanical:spare tire mount/rack (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology