Recall 26V007 affects 797 2024-2026 East Beast and Beast Ii trailers for a rear-impact-guard weld defect. Repair is free at any franchised East dealer.
East is recalling 797 2024-2026 Beast and Beast Ii trailers because an improper weld can fail and let the rear impact guard detach. A detached guard cannot reduce crash impact as required, increasing the risk of injury; East dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The rear underride guard on 2024-2026 East Beast and Beast Ii trailers is the rear impact protection structure at the back of the trailer. Its heavy bumper horizontal ties into vertical supports so the guard can carry impact loads and stay attached during a rear impact.
On affected trailers, the lower bumper horizontal was robotically welded with improper weld penetration where it meets the bumper verticals. That means the weld did not bond deeply enough through the joint. Under load or vibration, that weak joint can crack, and the rear impact guard can detach from the trailer. NHTSA campaign 26V007 ties the defect to the guard's structural load path and federal rear-impact protection requirements.
Owners or service technicians can look for cracking at the welds on the lower bumper horizontal. Cracks in that area are the warning sign that the joint has started to fail.
Who's affected?
Covers Beast and Beast Ii trailers across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 model years, all tied to the same heavy bumper horizontal underride component.
| 2026 East Beast | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2026 East Beast Ii | body or structural component |
| 2025 East Beast | body or structural component |
| 2025 East Beast Ii | body or structural component |
| 2024 East Beast | body or structural component |
| 2024 East Beast Ii | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 797 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A cracked weld on the lower bumper horizontal can let the rear impact guard detach. If that guard separates, it cannot help mitigate a rear impact in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Watch for cracking at the welds and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised East dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2026 East Beast or Beast Ii trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised East dealer to schedule the free weld-joint repair that secures the rear impact guard.
- Bring the recall notice if East mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V007 when you call.
- Use extra caution around the rear impact guard until the repair is complete, and stop using the trailer if the guard is loose or damaged.
- Call East customer service at 1-574-295-7888 if you need help confirming the repair path.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an East technician repairs the weld joint tied to the rear impact guard so the guard stays attached as required. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid for this weld joint repair before the owner notification, East's reimbursement plan says those trailer repairs will be fully reimbursed. Submit repair documentation through East Trailers customer service or the reimbursement claim address listed in the recall notice.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 13, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 14, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| March 14, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V007?
Recall 26V007 covers 797 2024-2026 East Beast and Beast Ii trailers with an improper rear-impact-guard weld that can fail and let the guard detach. A detached guard cannot mitigate crash impact, increasing injury risk. East dealers will repair the weld joint for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2026 East Beast or Beast Ii is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 26V007. If it is, contact a franchised East dealer to schedule the rear-impact-guard weld repair. Reference recall number 26V007 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. East's recall remedy says dealers will repair the rear-impact-guard weld joint free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the covered recall repair at no cost at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear underride protection in a crash. If the rear impact guard detaches, it cannot mitigate the impact of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. East's fix is a dealer repair to the weld joint.
When were owners notified about recall 26V007?
East mailed owner notification letters on March 12, 2026. If you own a 2024-2026 East Beast or Beast Ii and never received a letter, check your VIN and call East customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or a franchised East dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V007000 |
|---|---|
| East customer service | 1-574-295-7888 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V007 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V007000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →