NHTSA safety recall

Recall 26V480000

Trailer Hitches — Yamaha · reported 24 Jul 2026 · 183 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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 campaign
26V480000
Filed by
Midwest Industries, Inc.
Report received
24 Jul 2026
Owners notified
19 Aug 2026
Potentially affected
183

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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