NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Escape ESCAPE 5.0 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 Escape ESCAPE 5.0 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Escape dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Escape ESCAPE 5.0. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:SPARE TIRE MOUNT/RACK
NHTSA #26V132000Reported March 5, 2026 · ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Potentially affected: 324 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A detached carrier can become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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