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Escape recall 26V132000 - Spare Tire Mount/Rack
NHTSA · March 5, 2026
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V132000 (Escape), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 324.
- Component: Spare Tire Mount/Rack.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Source ID
- 26V132000
How this recall compares
- NHTSA's recalls file lists 7 recall campaigns from Escape Trailer Industries Ltd since 2010, 2 of them reported in 2026 so far.
- At 324 vehicles, it is larger than 44% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.
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.
Consequence
A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective action
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Escape | Escape 17 | 2025 |
| Escape | Escape 19 | 2025 |
| Escape | Escape 21 | 2025 |
| Escape | Escape 5.0 | 2025 |
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