East Trailers Beast and Beast II Recall

Source: NHTSA · United States

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East Trailers LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers due to an improper weld that may cause the rear impact guard to detach, failing to meet federal safety standards and increasing injury risk in crashes.

What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss

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What Happened

East Trailers LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers because 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'.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects 2024-2026 model year Beast and Beast II trailers manufactured by East Trailers LLC. The potential number of units affected is 797. Specific models include: EAST BEAST for model years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and EAST BEAST II for model years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V007000.

What You Should Do

Consumers should have the weld joint repaired by dealers at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 12, 2026. For more information, contact East Trailers' customer service at 1-574-295-7888.

Why This Matters

A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. This recall addresses a safety compliance issue that affects vehicle protection standards.

Source

NHTSA Recall ID: 26V007000. Attribution to NHTSA.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
East Trailers LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers due to an improper weld that may cause the rear impact guard to detach, failing to meet federal safety standards and increasing injury risk in crashes.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
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