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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V007000·Announced 2026-01-13

East Trailers Recalls 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II Trailers for Weld Defect

East Trailers is recalling 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers because an improper weld may cause the rear impact guard to detach, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear impact guard detachment) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

East Trailers LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 Beast and Beast II trailers. The recall addresses a defect where an improper weld may fail, causing the rear impact guard to detach. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 223 and 224 regarding rear impact guards and protection.

A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, which increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will repair the weld joint free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 12, 2026. Owners may contact East Trailers' customer service at 1-574-295-7888 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
EAST BEAST, BEAST II
Brand
EAST
Manufacturer
East Trailers LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
769

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 (2)

  • BEAST
  • BEAST II

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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