NHTSA Recall 26V007000
Filed by East Trailers LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2026-01-13. An estimated 769 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
East Trailers, LLC (East Trailers) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers. An improper weld may fail, causing the rear impact guard to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 223, "Rear Impact Guards" and 224, "Rear Impact Protection."
Risk
A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will repair the weld joint, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2026. Owners may contact East Trailers' customer service at 1-574-295-7888.