CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
An improper weld on the rear impact guard may fail, causing the guard to detach from the trailer. The affected trailers therefore do not meet federal rear impact guard and rear impact protection standards (FMVSS 223 and 224).
A detached rear impact guard cannot help absorb the force of a crash from behind, which increases the risk of injury to people in the vehicle that strikes the trailer and to the occupants of the trailer's surroundings.
If you own an affected trailer, contact an authorized dealer to have the weld joint repaired at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2026, and you can also call East Trailers customer service at 1-574-295-7888. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| East Beast | 202420252026 |
|---|---|
| East Beast II | 202420252026 |