Escape is recalling 25 2025-2026 Escape 13 trailers for inadequate refrigerator ventilation that can trap carbon monoxide. Repair is free at any franchised Escape dealer.
Escape is recalling 25 2025-2026 Escape 13 recreational trailers because insufficient ventilation around the refrigerator can allow carbon monoxide to build up inside the passenger cabin. Accumulated exhaust fumes increase the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, and Escape dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The refrigerator cavity ventilation system in 2025-2026 Escape Escape 13 trailers provides airflow around the absorption refrigerator and carries heat and combustion gases outside. This airflow helps the cooling unit shed heat while the refrigerator operates. It also keeps exhaust from collecting inside the passenger cabin.
In the recalled configuration, the original cavity does not provide enough airflow or heat dissipation. Heat and combustion gases can remain around the refrigerator, allowing carbon monoxide to build up inside the cabin. The free recall repair adds a powered ventilation fan, ceramic-fiber insulation, and another lower exterior vent to improve airflow and thermal separation.
Reduced refrigerator cooling performance is one warning sign. Carbon monoxide is odorless, so there is no reliable warning before exposure, though a working carbon monoxide alarm can activate once the gas reaches its alarm threshold. Do not operate the trailer refrigerator until the recall repair is complete.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on August 4, 2026.
| 2025 Escape Escape 13 | Refrigerator |
|---|---|
| 2026 Escape Escape 13 | Refrigerator |
| Units affected | 25 |
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?
Exhaust fumes can accumulate and increase the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide is odorless, so reduced refrigerator cooling or a carbon monoxide alarm does not guarantee warning before exposure. If the alarm sounds, leave the trailer, get fresh air, and contact the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Escape dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Escape Escape 13 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Escape dealer to schedule the free ventilation-fan and insulation repair that prevents refrigerator exhaust fumes from building up inside the passenger cabin.
- Bring the recall notice if Escape has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V505 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Escape technician installs a ventilation fan and insulation around the refrigerator. The recall repair, including parts and labor, is free. If you paid for a repair addressing the refrigerator ventilation defect before receiving the recall notice, Escape offers reimbursement for eligible expenses. Submit reasonable documentation of the repair and payment to support@escapetrailer.com or mail it to the address listed in the reimbursement plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 6, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
| August 4, 2026 | 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 26V505?
Recall 26V505 covers 25 2025-2026 Escape Escape 13 recreational trailers with insufficient refrigerator ventilation. Carbon monoxide can accumulate inside the passenger cabin, increasing the risk of injury or death. Escape dealers will install a ventilation fan and insulation for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Escape Escape 13 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V505. If it is, contact an Escape dealer to schedule installation of a ventilation fan and insulation. Reference recall 26V505 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the safety defect at no cost. Escape dealers will install a ventilation fan and insulation around the refrigerator free of charge under recall 26V505.
What is the safety risk?
Carbon monoxide can accumulate inside the passenger cabin because of insufficient ventilation around the refrigerator. Exposure increases the risk of injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Escape dealers will correct the ventilation problem for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V505000 |
|---|---|
| Escape customer service | 1-855-703-1650 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V505 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V505000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on August 10, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →