Yamaha Chappy

Model Chappy made by Yamaha got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
75V125000YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP V (Vehicle)861106/03/1975MFRYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA07/08/197510/12/1979
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NotesYamaha campaign no m5-036.motorcycles.possibility that an oil delivery pipewas installed by the factory one inch too long.the oil tank is lifted duringpre-delivery set-up procedures and it is possible to kink the oil deliverypipe.if this condition exists, it will restrict the oil flow to the oil pump.oil starvation to the engine could occur causing piston to seize and a suddenlocking of the rear wheel.(correct by inspecting and cutting one inch offpipe and installing a stronger oil pipe protector spring).