Vehicle recall 26V505000 · August 4, 2026
2025-2026 Escape Escape 13
Insufficient ventilation around the refrigerator may allow carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Escape Trailer Industries Ltd. (Escape) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Escape E13 F1 recreational trailers. Insufficient ventilation around the refrigerator may allow carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin.
- Consequence
- The accumulation of exhaust fumes increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ventilation fan and insulation, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Escape customer service at 1-855-703-1650.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V505000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2026
- Filed by
- ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Refrigerator
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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