NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Escape Escape 17 and 3 more recall: Spare Tire Carrier May Detach
Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until repaired.
- Recall number
- 26V132000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Escape Trailer Industries Ltd.
- Category
- Vehicles › Equipment
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 324
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Equipment
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Escape | Escape 17 | 2025 |
| Escape | Escape 19 | 2025 |
| Escape | Escape 21 | 2025 |
| Escape | Escape 5.0 | 2025 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
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.
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V132000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.