Escape Escape 5 recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

May 30, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Escape Trailer Industries Ltd. recalls 2018–2021 Escape, Escape RV — 5 models

Recall number

22V388000

Brand / firm

Escape, Escape RV

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 880 units

Why it was recalled

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Escape Trailer (Escape Trailer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Escape 17, 19, 21, and 5.0TA travel trailers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes connecting the gas valves to the cook top burners can fracture from excessive vibration or shock, causing a gas leak.

What to do

Dealers will replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2022. Owners may contact Escape Trailers customer service at 1-604-703-1650.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.