Escape recalls 2025–2026 Escape E13 F1 trailers over poor refrigerator ventilation that can let carbon monoxide build up
Too little airflow around the refrigerator may let carbon monoxide build up inside the passenger cabin, which raises the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
What to do
Dealers will install a ventilation fan and insulation for free. Owners can call Escape customer service at 1-855-703-1650; letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2026.
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Recall details
- Product
- Escape Escape 13 2025–2026
- Hazard
- The accumulation of exhaust fumes increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Units
- 23 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 11, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 4, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V505000
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- The accumulation of exhaust fumes increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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