# East Trailers LLC: Incorrect Weld May Cause Rear Impact Guard to Detach/FMVSS 223, 224 (26V007000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | East Trailers LLC |
| Subject | Incorrect Weld May Cause Rear Impact Guard to Detach/FMVSS 223, 224 |
| NHTSA ID | 26V007000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Units potentially affected | 769 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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." |
| Consequence | A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 769 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V007000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.