NHTSA recall 26V007000 · Jan 13, 2026
East Trailers LLC: Incorrect Weld May Cause Rear Impact Guard to Detach/FMVSS 223, 224
Product
2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers
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.
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- 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."
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 769
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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