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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 26V505📅 Aug 4, 2026

2025–2026 Escape Escape 13 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V505000
Manufacturer
ESCAPE TRAILER INDUSTRIES LTD.
Vehicles affected
23
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Owner phone
1-855-703-1650
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 11, 2026
Built
Nov 4, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V505 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V505?

2025–2026 Escape Escape 13. 23 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Escape dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-703-1650.