NHTSA Campaign 26V007000
STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE
Issued by East Trailers LLC · Reported Jan 13, 2026 · 769 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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."
Consequence
A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST | BEAST | 2024 | 769 |
| EAST | BEAST | 2025 | 769 |
| EAST | BEAST | 2026 | 769 |
| EAST | BEAST II | 2024 | 769 |
| EAST | BEAST II | 2025 | 769 |
| EAST | BEAST II | 2026 | 769 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V007000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.