NHTSA recall 26V132000
Equipment › Mechanical › Spare tire mount/rack
Escape Escape 17 and 3 more
Reported Mar 5, 2026324 vehicles affectedESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.Built Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 5, 2025
The defect
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 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.