NHTSA vehicle safety data
2016 East Beast II Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2016 East Beast II has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized East dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 East Beast II. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #16V771000Reported October 24, 2016 · East Manufacturing Corp.
Potentially affected: 20 vehicles
Defect description
East Manufacturing Corp. (East) is recalling certain model year 2016 Beast II flatbed trailers manufactured May 22, 2015, to June 19, 2015, equipped with certain Conestoga XP sliding trailer tarping systems with RAD-style rear closures. In the affected trailers, the rear aerodynamic device (RAD) may separate from the rear of the tarping system, due to rivet failure.
Safety consequence
If the RAD detaches from the trailer it may be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
East will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mounting rivets with a bolted connection, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2016. Owners may contact East customer service at 1-330-325-9921. East's number for this recall is 16E-066.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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