2025-2026 Escape Escape 13 recall: Insufficient Ventilation May Allow Carbon Monoxide to Buildup
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 4, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Escape Trailer Industries Ltd. (Escape) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Escape E13 F1 recreational trailers. Insufficient ventilation around the refrigerator may allow carbon monoxide to buildup inside the passenger cabin.
- The risk
The accumulation of exhaust fumes increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Who's affected
23 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Escape Escape 13.
- Compared with
ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. has 2 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
6 earlier NHTSA recalls by ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 5, 2026 ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall: Spare Tire Carrier May Detach (agency record)
- Aug. 21, 2024 ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall: LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire (agency record)
- May 30, 2022 ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall: Gas Valves May Fracture Causing Gas Leak (agency record)
- May 30, 2022 ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall: Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting (agency record)
- Aug. 26, 2021 ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. recall: Window Adhesive Failure (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will install a ventilation fan and insulation, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2026. Owners may contact Escape customer service at 1-855-703-1650.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Escape Escape 13 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V505000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 4, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 23 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record