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2006 Diamo Velux

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Sep 18, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 25, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Diamo Velux, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Brakes114.3%
  • Driver assistance114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Interior & seats114.3%
  • Suspension114.3%
  • Visibility114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06V366000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Sep 25, 2006
674 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A RUBBER FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN REFUELING.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DIAMO USA (LS MOTORSPORTS) AT 1-281-277-6140.
DIAMO USAView on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE06032ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

FUEL LEAK

Opened Aug 18, 2006
Closed Sep 29, 2006

THE REGISTERED IMPORTER (LS MOTORSPORTS, LLC) CONFIRMS THAT IT WAS AWARE THAT THE SUBJECT RUBBER FUEL FILLER NECK MAY LEAK FUEL AND WAS GATHERING INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CONDITION WHEN ODI OPENED THIS PE. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOW RECALLING THE SUBJECT VEHICLES TO INSTALL A NEW RUBBER FILLER NECK (06V-366).WITH THAT RECALL, WE ARE CLOSING THIS INVESTIGATION.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAPLed to recall 06V366000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed Sep 18, 2008

THE COVER OF THE SPEEDOMETER HAS GONE ALMOST COMPLETELY OPAQUE, RENDERING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE HOW FAST I'M DRIVING OR HOW MUCH GAS REMAINS IN THE TANK. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY, I HAVE TO PAY OUT OF POCKET TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS DEFECT IS NOT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR OR ANY CONSUMER ERROR, AND SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MANUFACTURER TO FIX SINCE IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE ACCIDENTS. THIS COMPLAINT IS ACTUALLY FOR A DIAMO RETRO MOPED, BUT THAT WASN'T A CHOICE ON THE LAST MENU, SO I CHOSE VELUX. *TR

NHTSA ID
10242848
Incident
Aug 14, 2008
Body & structureBrakesDriver assistance+3 more
Filed Aug 24, 2007

THE VEHICLE (DIAMO VELUX SCOOTER) HAS: AN UNSAFE WIND PROFILE: THE BIKE IS DANGEROUSLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO EVEN LIGHT WINDS. DANGEROUS BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS: EXTREME PRESSURE IS REQUIRED TO STOP THE BIKE EVEN THOUGH IT ONLY WEIGHS 300 POUNDS. EMERGENCY BRAKING WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. DANGEROUS SHOCK ABSORBER DESIGN: EVEN SMALL CHANGES IN ROAD SMOOTHNESS WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO RESPOND IN UNEXPECTED WAYS. BODY COMPARTMENT LATCH: THE REAR EXTERNAL COMPARTMENT IS PRONE TO OPENING WHILE DRIVING CREATING A HAZARD FOR THE DRIVER. THIS IS EXACERBATED BY THE SHOCK ABSORBER PROBLEM. WINDSCREEN: ALL DIAMO VELUX BIKES (ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR - LS MOTORSPORTS) HAVE A STAIN ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE WIPER BLADE. THIS IS DISTRACTING TO THE DRIVER. HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS: MOTORCYCLISTS DEPEND ON AGILITY. THIS BIKE IS UNSTABLE IN TURNS AND EXHIBITS A HIGH DEGREE OF INSTABILITY EVEN WHEN CHANGING LANES. UNPREDICTABLE STARTING ACCELERATION: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON THE BIKE IS UNPREDICTABLE IN HOW MUCH THROTTLE IS REQUIRED TO START THE BIKE MOVING AT THE CORRECT SPEED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10200680
Incident
Aug 7, 2007

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Diamo Velux by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006Viewing211—
2005011—
2004011—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.