2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer recall: Trailer Tongue May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: July 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
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.
- Who's affected
183 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer.
- Compared with
Midwest Industries, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier NHTSA recalls by Midwest Industries, Inc. in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Yamaha Boat Trailer 2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V480000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Midwest Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 183 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record