Vehicle recall 26V007000 · January 13, 2026
East Beast and Beast II
An improper weld may fail, causing the rear impact guard to detach.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V007000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 13, 2026
- Filed by
- East Trailers LLC
- Owner notification
- March 12, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 769
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Structure › Underride
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- East Beast (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
- East Beast II (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
Has your East been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A East dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.