Escape Trailer Industries Recalls 2025 Recreational Trailers Due to Detaching Spare Tire Carrier

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Escape Trailer Industries is recalling 1,296 trailers from the 2025 model year because faulty welding may cause spare tire carriers to detach during transit.

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What Happened

Escape Trailer Industries LTD. (Escape Trailer) has issued a recall for several 2025 recreational trailer models due to a mechanical defect in the spare tire mount. The spare tire carrier may have been manufactured with incorrect welding, which can lead to the carrier detaching from the trailer while it is being towed.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall impacts a total of 1,296 units. The following 2025 Escape models are included:

  • Escape 17 (E17)
  • Escape 19 (E19)
  • Escape 21 (E21)
  • Escape 5.0 (E5.0)

What You Should Do

Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650. Authorized dealers will replace the faulty spare tire carriers free of charge. Owner notification letters are scheduled to be mailed in March 2026. Additionally, owners can verify if their specific Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is included in the recall by searching on NHTSA.gov, where data became searchable as of March 9, 2026.

Why This Matters

If a spare tire carrier detaches during transit, it becomes a significant road hazard for other motorists. This defect increases the risk of traffic accidents and potential injuries on public roadways.

Source

This recall is documented under NHTSA Campaign Number 26V132000. Information is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Escape Trailer Industries is recalling 1,296 trailers from the 2025 model year because faulty welding may cause spare tire carriers to detach during transit.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
Browse the full Vehicle Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/recalls/vehicles/ for the latest updates from NHTSA and other agencies.