Recall 26V480 covers 183 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer units whose tongues can fail and detach. Do not tow. Repair will be free once available.
Yamaha is recalling 183 of its 2027 Boat Trailer units because the tongue can fatigue and fail during towing, allowing the trailer to detach. A detached trailer increases the risk of a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The trailer tongue on the 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer is the structural beam that connects the trailer frame to the tow vehicle through the hitch. It carries the pulling and supporting loads created while the boat and trailer are being towed. The tongue must stay straight and strong so the trailer remains securely attached.
On affected trailers, the original aluminum tube does not have enough strength for the load. Repeated towing stresses fatigue the tube, causing it to bend and eventually fail. If the tongue fails during towing, the trailer can detach from the tow vehicle. Under NHTSA campaign 26V480, a Yamaha dealer will replace the aluminum tongue with a galvanized steel tongue for free.
Yamaha has not identified a warning sign before failure. A bent tongue was found during the investigation, but the filing does not establish a visible bend as an advance warning.
Who's affected?
| 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 183 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
A failed trailer tongue can allow the trailer to detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not tow the trailer until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Yamaha dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer is included in this recall.
- Wait for the owner notification, expected September 22, 2026, before scheduling the repair.
- Do not tow the trailer until the repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule the free trailer-tongue replacement that corrects the fatigue and detachment risk, and reference recall number 26V480.
What happens at the repair
Do not tow the trailer until the repair is complete. Once the repair is available, a Yamaha technician will replace the trailer tongue. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. All affected trailers are under warranty, so prior repair costs are handled through the existing warranty rather than a separate reimbursement program. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 20, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 24, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V480?
Recall 26V480 covers 183 2027 Yamaha boat trailers with a tongue that can fatigue and fail during towing, allowing the trailer to detach. The remedy is a free trailer-tongue replacement.
What should I do if my 2027 Yamaha Boat Trailer is on this recall?
Do not tow the trailer until the repair is complete. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included in recall 26V480, then contact a Yamaha dealer to schedule the free trailer-tongue replacement.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. The recall remedy provides a replacement trailer tongue free of charge. Contact a Yamaha dealer to arrange the repair, and reference recall 26V480 when scheduling the appointment.
Is it safe to tow my Yamaha boat trailer?
No, not until the recall repair is complete. The trailer tongue can fatigue and fail during towing, allowing the trailer to detach and increasing crash risk. A dealer will replace the tongue for free.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V480000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-859-3028 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V480 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V480000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on August 10, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →