# ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.: Spare Tire Carrier May Detach (26V132000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Subject | Spare Tire Carrier May Detach |
| NHTSA ID | 26V132000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Units potentially affected | 324 |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- NHTSA do-not-drive warning.
- 324 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V132000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.