Over 3 Lakh Yamaha RayZR 125, Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid Scooters Recalled in India For Brake Issue

Yamaha Motor India has issued a voluntary recall of the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooters manufactured between January 1, 2022 and January 4, 2024. More than 3 lakh units have been affected, according to the company. The recall has been made to address an issue with the brake lever, hampering the proper functioning of the scooters. The affected owners have been requested to bring vehicles to their nearest Yamaha service centres where the brand will replace the defective part with a modified one free of cost.  

Yamaha Recall: How to Know if Your Vehicle is Impacted?

To ascertain if their vehicles are eligible for the recall, the owners are required to visit the Service section of the official website, navigate to the 'SC 125 Voluntary Recall', and enter the chassis number in the field provided. Alternatively, you can contact India Yamaha Motor at the toll-free number – 1800-420-1600.

Biggest Ever Yamaha Recall

While this is the biggest Yamaha recall ever, it is considered the second biggest by any Indian two-wheeler OEM. The biggest recall by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, another Indian two-wheeler OEM, came in May 2021 when it recalled more than 6.15 lakh units of the H'ness CB350, CB Shine, Hornet, Activa, and X-Blade. 

Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid: Engine, Hardware

Powering the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid is an OBD-II compliant, 125cc, single-cylinder engine producing 8bhp at 6,500rpm and a peak torque of 10.3Nm at 5,000rpm. The new OBD-II sensor helps the scooter monitor real-time emissions. Hardware-wise, the scooter comes with telescopic front forks and a single rear shock, while its braking setup comprises 130mm drum brakes at both ends for the base model and a 190mm front disc with a 130mm rear drum for the top-spec version.

The scooter rolls on 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels clothed in 90/90 front and 110/90 rear tyres. The price ranges from Rs 84,730 to Rs 92,630 (ex-showroom, India). 

Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid: Engine, Hardware

Like the RayZR, the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid uses the same air-cooled engine with fuel injection technology, developing the same power and torque output. For suspension duties, the Yamaha Fascino uses telescopic front forks and a rear spring. The premium version has a 190mm front disc and a 130mm rear drum, while the standard model features 130mm drum brakes on both wheels. The scooter comes with 12-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels wrapped in tubeless tyres. With a fuel tank capacity of 5.2 litres, the updated scooter weighs 99 kg. Coming to its price, the two-wheeler brand offers the scooter in the range of Rs 79,600 to Rs 93,630 (ex-showroom, India). 

Yamaha launched the updated versions of the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid in February 2023, giving them the requisite mechanical changes.