2001 YAMAHA RIVA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA
The 2001 YAMAHA RIVA has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA, potentially affecting up to 300 vehicles.
Recall 00V281000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
| 300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN CHANGING GEARS TRANSMISSION IS CLANKING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 80 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, BUT THERE WAS COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 YAMAHA RIVA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2001 YAMAHA RIVA (current)
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