East Beast II Flatbed Trailers Recalled for Rear Aerodynamic Device Separation Risk
East Manufacturing Corp. is recalling 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers because the rear aerodynamic device may detach due to rivet failure, creating a road hazard.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component that may detach and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which fits the criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
East Manufacturing Corp. is recalling certain model year 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers manufactured between May 22, 2015, and June 19, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with specific Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems featuring RAD-style rear closures.
The recall addresses a defect where the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system due to rivet failure. If the RAD detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
East will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection at no charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EAST BEAST II
- Brand
- EAST
- Manufacturer
- East Manufacturing Corp.
- Category
- Vehicle — Flatbed Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 20
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BEAST II
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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