NHTSA recall 26V007000
Structure › Underride
East Beast and 1 more
Reported Jan 13, 2026769 vehicles affectedEast Trailers LLC
The 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."
The risk
A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.