Vehicle recall 75V125000 · July 8, 1975

Yamaha Chappy and Chappy LB80 II HC

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Yamaha 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V125000
Reported to NHTSA: July 8, 1975
Filed by: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Owner notification: June 3, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,611
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 75V125000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Yamaha Chappy (1976): 1976
Yamaha Chappy LB80 II HC (1976): 1976

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