Recall of 2025 Escape Recreational Trailers Due to Spare Tire Issue
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Escape Trailer Industries is recalling certain 2025 recreational trailers because the spare tire carrier may detach due to incorrect welding, potentially creating a road hazard.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Escape Trailer Industries LTD. is recalling certain 2025 E17, E19, E21, and E5.0 recreational trailers due to incorrect welding on the spare tire carrier, which could cause it to detach from the trailer during transit.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are the 2025 model year recreational trailers, specifically the E17, E19, E21, and E5.0 models under the Escape brand. A total of 1,296 units are potentially affected, as indicated by the recall data. The component involved is the EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SPARE TIRE MOUNT/RACK, and the NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V132000.
What You Should Do
Consumers should wait for owner notification letters expected to be mailed in March 2026. Dealers will replace the spare tire carriers free of charge. For assistance, contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall are searchable on NHTSA.gov as of March 9, 2026.
Why This Matters
A detached spare tire carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, which highlights the importance of ensuring proper vehicle component integrity for road safety.
Source
This information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For more details, visit NHTSA.gov and search for recall number 26V132000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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