2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
43
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1
The 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 has received a total of 43 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (17 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (5 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1, potentially affecting up to 41,368 vehicles.
Recall 06V371000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 39,757 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence: IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
View full details →Recall 06E035000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 1,611 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY...
Consequence: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1
43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
OCTOBER 2013 ROTOR EXPLODED AFTER 12000 MILES WHILE RIDING CAUSING BIKE TO LOOSE ALL POWER AND SHUTDOWN ONCE BATTERY WAS FULLY DRAINED. THINKING MAYBE THIS WAS JUST A ONE OFF ISSUE, I REPLACED THE ROTOR. AFTER APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 12000 MILES IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN, THIS TIME IT DESTROYED THE STATOR ALSO CAUSING ~$800 WORTH OF DAMAGE. WHEN TAKEN TO THE SHOP THEY HAD 3 OTHER R1'S WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AND WHEN ORDERING THE NEW PARTS THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY YAMAHA. THE SHOP CALLED YAMAHA AND THEY SAID THE PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY A NEW MODEL BUT THEY WONT RECALL THE OLD FAULTY ONES.
WAS RETURNING FROM A VACATION TRIP AND BIKE STARTED SOUNDING FUNNY. THEN ON HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND GAUGES STARTED GOING ON THE INTERSTATE BIKE STALLED LALMOST LOCKING UP BIKE IN CURVE WHILE RIDING ON WET ROAD. SEVERAL TRACTOR TRAILERS WERE BEHIND ME AND NEARLY ALMOST KILLED ME FROM THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF SPEED DUE TO BIKE KILLING POWER. MANAGED TO GET TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE. KILLED MY BATTERY TO NO RETURN 80+$. OPEN SEARCHING WEB AFTER GETTING HOPE LOOKED AT THE STATOR AND FLYWHEEL(ROTAR) MAGNETS ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! THIS ALMOST KILLED ME!!! NOT TO MENTION IT DESTROYED MY STATOR AND IT HARD TELLING WHERE ELSE THE MAGNETS WENT. YAMAHA HAS REVISED THIS PART AND KNOWS THE ISSUE BUT NO RECALL!!!!!! THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED!!!!!!!
WAS RETURNING FROM A VACATION TRIP AND BIKE STARTED SOUNDING FUNNY. THEN ON HIGHWAY LIGHTS AND GAUGES STARTED GOING ON THE INTERSTATE BIKE STALLED LALMOST LOCKING UP BIKE IN CURVE WHILE RIDING ON WET ROAD. SEVERAL TRACTOR TRAILERS WERE BEHIND ME AND NEARLY ALMOST KILLED ME FROM THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF SPEED DUE TO BIKE KILLING POWER. MANAGED TO GET TO SIDE OF INTERSTATE. KILLED MY BATTERY TO NO RETURN 80+$. OPEN SEARCHING WEB AFTER GETTING HOPE LOOKED AT THE STATOR AND FLYWHEEL(ROTAR) MAGNETS ARE EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! THIS ALMOST KILLED ME!!! NOT TO MENTION IT DESTROYED MY STATOR AND IT HARD TELLING WHERE ELSE THE MAGNETS WENT. YAMAHA HAS REVISED THIS PART AND KNOWS THE ISSUE BUT NO RECALL!!!!!! THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED!!!!!!!
ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS WITHOUT ANY KIND OF WARNING ,BATTERY DIED ,AT THE SHOP I CHARGE THE BATTERY ,TEST BATTERY WAS GOOD ,VERIFIED CHARGING SYSTEM AT THE MOMENT NOT CHARGE ,REMOVED GENERETAR TO VERIFIED STATOR AND FOUND DESTROYED ROTOR ASSY'S AND PLASTIC AND MAGNETS IN THE OIL STRAINER. *TR
LOW SPEED, LOW RPM POWER LOSS. TOTAL ENGINE POWER LOSS (ENGINE DIES). SUSPECTED TPS FAILURE. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER SHIP FOR REPAIR. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TOOK A SECOND TIME TO DEALER, DID NOT REPLACE TPS, SAID IT CHECKED OUT OK. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A 3RD GENERATION TPS THAT CAN BE USED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2004011 — POWER TRAIN
SERVICE/ASSEMBLY MANUAL CORRECTIONS - DRIVE CHAIN FREE PLAY SPECIFICATION CHANGES. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZF-R1
- 1999 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 2000 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 0 complaints
- 2001 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2002 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2003 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 1 complaint
- 2004 YAMAHA YZF-R1 (current)
- 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 4 complaints
- 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 — 12 complaints
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