NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Yamaha Riva
The 2001 Yamaha Riva has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2001 Yamaha Riva. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
NHTSA #00V281000Reported September 21, 2000 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-6-YAMAHA (1-800-692-6242). ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).