NHTSA recall,
Yamaha Boat Trailer (2027)
Yamaha boat trailers have a tongue that may fatigue and fail during towing, causing the trailer to detach and increasing crash risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Midwest Industries, Inc. (Midwest) is recalling certain 2027 Yamaha boat trailers. The recall affects 183 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2026.
Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2026. Owners are advised not to tow their trailer until the repair has been completed. The dealer will replace the trailer tongue, free of charge.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- You are advised not to tow their trailer until the repair has been completed. Free of charge.
- Dealer will replace the trailer tongue, free of charge. You may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-859-3028.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Yamaha affected?
These models and years may be affected.
Yamaha
- Boat Trailer (2027)
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Midwest Industries, Inc.
- Component
- Trailer hitch defect
- Campaign
- 26V480000
- Vehicles affected
- 183
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-859-3028
Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
