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Campaign 22V388 Posted May 30, 2022 880 units

2018-2021 Escape 17/19/21/5.0 Recall 22V388: Gas Leak

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 20, 2026

Recall 22V388 covers 880 2018-2021 Escape 17, 19, 21, and 5.0 travel trailers with cooktop gas leaks. Repair is free at any franchised Escape dealer.

Escape is recalling 880 2018-2021 Escape 17, Escape 19, Escape 21, and Escape 5.0 travel trailers equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops because internal aluminum burner tubes can fracture and leak gas. A gas leak near an ignition source raises the risk of fire, and Escape dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktop in affected 2018-2021 Escape travel trailers uses internal aluminum burner tubes to carry gas from the cooktop valves to the burners. When you turn a burner valve on, those tubes are supposed to deliver gas cleanly to the burner so it lights at the cooktop instead of escaping inside the appliance.

On these units, the aluminum tubes can harden after repeated vibration, shock, or impact while the trailer is in use or being moved. Once the metal hardens, a tube can fracture. A cracked burner tube lets gas leak before it reaches the burner. The remedy replaces the aluminum tubes with stainless steel tubes, which are less vulnerable to that vibration-related fracture.

A louder than normal hissing sound when the cooktop gas valve is turned to "on" is the warning sign to take seriously. If you hear that sound, turn the burner off and avoid using the cooktop until the recall repair is complete.

Who's affected?

Spans Escape 17, Escape 19, Escape 21, Escape 5.0, and !Escape 21 trailers across 2018-2021, all tied to the same SDS2 2 Burner Cooktop.

2019 Escape Escape 5.0 Oven/stove/cooktop
2018 Escape Escape 19 Oven/stove/cooktop
2021 Escape Escape 5.0 Oven/stove/cooktop
2020 Escape Escape 5.0 Oven/stove/cooktop
2018 Escape Escape 17 Oven/stove/cooktop
Units affected880
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.

What's the safety risk?

A gas leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Listen for a louder than normal hissing sound when the cooktop gas valve is turned on, and stop using the cooktop if you hear it. Repair is free at any franchised Escape dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2021 Escape Escape 5.0, Escape 19, Escape 17, Escape 21, or !Escape 21 travel trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Escape dealer to schedule the free SDS2 cooktop replacement that fixes the burner-tube fracture and gas-leak risk.
  3. Bring the recall notice if Escape mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V388 when you call.
  4. Keep ignition sources away from the cooktop area until the repair is complete.
  5. Call Escape customer service at 1-604-703-1650 with questions about scheduling or the free repair.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, an Escape technician replaces the SDS2 cooktop covered by this recall. The replacement cooktop, parts, and labor are free. If you already paid to replace an SDS2 cooktop before the recall notice was issued, Suburban's reimbursement plan covers the documented retail cost of the cooktop. Keep the invoice, proof of payment, and any repair paperwork together so Escape customer service can match the claim to the recalled cooktop.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

May 30, 2022 NHTSA published the recall
June 15, 2022 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
June 23, 2022 Owner notification mailed
July 30, 2022 Dealer notification ended
July 30, 2022 VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V388?

Recall 22V388 covers 880 2018-2021 Escape travel trailers with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes can fracture from excessive vibration or shock, causing a gas leak. Escape dealers will replace the cooktop for free.

What should I do if my 2018-2021 Escape trailer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 22V388. If it is, contact an Escape dealer or Escape customer service at 1-604-703-1650 to schedule the cooktop replacement. The recall repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the recalled defect at no cost. Escape dealers will replace the affected cooktop free of charge, including parts and labor, for trailers included in recall 22V388.

What is the safety risk in recall 22V388?

The safety risk is fire. In affected trailers, the burner tubes that connect the gas valves to the cooktop burners can fracture and leak gas. A gas leak near an ignition source increases the risk of fire under recall 22V388.

When were owners notified about recall 22V388?

Escape mailed owner notification letters on June 23, 2022. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included before calling the dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V388000
Escape customer service1-604-703-1650
NHTSA recall #22V388
NHTSA recall # (full)22V388000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →