Vehicle recall 26V132000 · March 5, 2026
Escape Escape 17, Escape 19 and 2 more models
The spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding, causing the carrier to detach from the trailer during transit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Do not drive affected vehicles until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V132000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 5, 2026
- Filed by
- ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Owner notification
- March 20, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 324
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Spare tire mount/rack
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
Has your Escape been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Escape dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.