East Trailers Beast and Beast II Recall
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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
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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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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