United States2024–2026 Beast and Beast II trailers (769 potentially affected; NHTSA campaign 26V007000) are included in the recall. An improper weld may fail, causing the rear impact guard to detach and resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS 223 and 224 and an increased risk of injury. Dealers will repair the weld joint free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2026, and owners may contact East Trailers at 1-574-295-7888.
What's being 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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V007000
The hazard
A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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