# Midwest Industries, Inc.: Trailer Tongue May Fail (26V480000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Midwest Industries, Inc. |
| Subject | Trailer Tongue May Fail |
| NHTSA ID | 26V480000 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Units potentially affected | 183 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | A detached trailer increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- 183 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V480000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.