Midwest Industries Recalls 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailers
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Midwest Industries, Inc. is recalling 183 units of 2027 Yamaha boat trailers due to a risk that the tongue may fatigue and fail during towing.
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This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Midwest Industries, Inc. (Midwest) is recalling certain 2027 Yamaha boat trailers. The tongue may fatigue and fail during towing, resulting in the trailer detaching.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 183 units of 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailers. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 26V480000.
What You Should Do
Owners are advised not to tow their trailer until the repair has been completed. A dealer will replace the trailer tongue, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 22, 2026. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-800-859-3028.
Why This Matters
A detached trailer increases the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V480000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov)
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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