NHTSA Campaign 26V132000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SPARE TIRE MOUNT/RACK
Issued by ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. · Reported Mar 5, 2026 · 324 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESCAPE | ESCAPE 17 | 2025 | 324 |
| ESCAPE | ESCAPE 19 | 2025 | 324 |
| ESCAPE | ESCAPE 21 | 2025 | 324 |
| ESCAPE | ESCAPE 5.0 | 2025 | 324 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V132000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.