2006 DIAMO VELUX

1 recalls — 8 complaints

06V366000 Sep 25, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A RUBBER FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN REFUELING.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
674 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DIAMO USA

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
VISIBILITY1
SUSPENSION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Sep 18, 2008
Incident date: Aug 14, 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, TH... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more
VISIBILITY Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 24, 2007
Incident date: Aug 7, 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 CONDI... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations — DIAMO VELUX

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE06032 Opened: Aug 18, 2006 — Closed: Sep 29, 2006
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
FUEL LEAK
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-... Read more

DIAMO VELUX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DIAMO VELUX across all model years (2004–2006).

3 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DIAMO VELUX — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 (current) 1 8
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View