United States2025 Escape Trailer Industries recreational trailers models E17, E19, E21 and E5.0 are affected; VINs involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 9, 2026. The spare tire carrier may have incorrect welding and could detach during transit, creating a road hazard; dealers will replace the spare tire carriers free of charge, owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 2026, and owners may contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650.
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V132000
The hazard
A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to 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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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