Model year record

2001 Yamaha Riva recalls & problems

The 2001 Yamaha Riva has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainSep 21, 2000

Manual transmission › Lubricant

Recall 00V281000300 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DRAIN BOLT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL CAN COME LOOSE DURING OPERATION ALLOWING OIL TO FLOW OUT FROM THE DRAIN HOLE ONTO THE PAVEMENT.
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Vehicle speed control	1	0	0	0	—
Power trainManual transmission	1	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train › Manual transmission
WHEN CHANGING GEARS TRANSMISSION IS CLANKING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
Apr 7, 2002
Vehicle speed control
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 80 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, BUT THERE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION.*AK
Apr 21, 2001

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.