Recall 20V809 covers 294 2020 Escape RV trailers with Dometic stove saddle-valve damage that causes a gas leak. Repair is free at a Dometic repair center.
Escape is recalling 294 2020 Escape RV trailers equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves because an overtightened saddle valve bolt can damage the O-ring seal. A damaged seal can allow a continuous gas leak and increase the risk of a fire; Escape dealers will complete the repair free of charge once Escape makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The cooking stove in the 2020 Escape trailer is a Dometic 3 burner appliance tied into the trailer's propane system. The stove uses a saddle valve to control gas flow, and an O-ring seal at that valve keeps propane contained while the burners are off or in use. That small rubber seal has to stay smooth and compressed correctly.
On affected stoves, the bolt that secures the saddle valve was overtightened. Too much clamp force damages the O-ring, so the valve no longer seals the propane path. Instead of holding gas inside the stove assembly, the damaged seal lets propane leak continuously.
The warning sign is the smell of propane gas inside or near the trailer. Treat that odor as a sign that the cooking stove or propane system needs inspection, because the leak comes from the valve seal area rather than normal burner operation.
Who's affected?
The stove and LPG-system items both point to the same R1731 recreational vehicle cooking stove.
| 2020 Escape Escape | Oven/stove/cooktop |
|---|---|
| 2020 Escape Escape | Lpg systems |
| Units affected | 294 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A propane gas leak increases the risk of a fire. If you smell propane, shut off the gas supply if you can do so safely, keep flames and ignition sources away, and arrange service before using the propane system again. Repair will be free at any franchised Escape dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Escape Escape trailer is included in this recall.
- Review the owner notice Escape mailed on March 17, 2021, or call Escape customer service if you never received it.
- Contact Escape customer service at 1-604-703-1650 and reference recall number 20V809 when you call.
- Follow Escape's instructions before taking the trailer to a Dometic repair center for the free gasket, washer, bolt, and label kit that addresses the stove gas-leak risk.
- Avoid using the Dometic cooking stove until the recall repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once the remedy is available, Escape will direct owners to a Dometic repair center. The repair center installs a remedy kit with gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and round orange labels to address the stove saddle valve seal concern. The final repair will be free once it opens. Escape has a general reimbursement plan on file for this recall, so keep documentation for any related out-of-pocket repair and contact Escape Trailer customer service about a reimbursement claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 22, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 10, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 17, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V809?
Recall 20V809 covers 294 2020 Escape RV trailers equipped with Dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. The stove saddle valve securing bolt can damage the O-ring seal and create a continuous gas leak, increasing fire risk. Escape's remedy uses a Dometic repair kit installed free of charge.
What should I do if my 2020 Escape Escape trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V809. If it is, contact Escape Trailer customer service at 1-604-703-1650 and ask for instructions for the Dometic repair center remedy. Reference Escape recall number E012020 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost. For this campaign, the Dometic repair center installs the remedy kit with gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and orange labels free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a gas leak that increases the risk of fire. The recalled stove has a saddle valve securing bolt that can damage the O-ring seal and allow gas to leak continuously. Until your VIN is checked, treat the stove as the part under review.
When did Escape start this recall?
Escape began the recall on March 17, 2021. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, that date does not decide whether your trailer is covered. The VIN decides, and the free remedy still applies to included trailers.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V809000 |
|---|---|
| Escape customer service | 1-604-703-1650 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V809 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V809000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →