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2026 East Beast Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 East Beast 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 2026 East Beast. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE: UNDERRIDE
NHTSA #26V007000Reported January 13, 2026 · East Trailers LLC
Potentially affected: 769 vehicles
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
A detached rear impact guard cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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