2024–2026 East Beast, 2024–2026 East Beast II Recall: An improper weld may fail, causing the rear impact guard to detach
NHTSA campaign 26V007000 · Structure · filed Jan 13, 2026 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — 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.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V007000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.