Mechanical: spare tire mount/rackRecall 26V-132 · Escape vehicles
ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall 26V-132 covers 324 Escape vehicles for a mechanical: spare tire mount/rack problem, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 26V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2025 to December 5, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.