East Beast II recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 13, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

East Trailers LLC recalls 2024–2026 East Beast II, Beast

Recall number

26V007000

Brand / firm

East

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 769 units

Why it was recalled

A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.