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2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer Recall: Tongue may fatigue and fail during towing, resulting in the trailer…

NHTSA campaign 26V480000 · Trailer Hitches · filed Jul 24, 2026 · verified Sep 22, 2026

Units reported
183
Manufacturer
Midwest Industries, Inc.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Aug 19, 2026

The defect

Midwest Industries, Inc. (Midwest) is recalling certain 2027 Yamaha boat trailers. The tongue may fatigue and fail during towing, resulting in the trailer detaching.

The risk

A detached trailer increases the risk of a crash.

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The fix — what to do

Owners are advised not to tow their trailer until the repair has been completed. Dealer will replace the trailer tongue, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2026. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-859-3028.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
YamahaBoat Trailer2027

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 26V480000. Data last verified Sep 22, 2026.