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2006 Diamo Velux

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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2Owner complaints

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1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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What owners reported most

Electrical System
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Structure
1Suspension
1
All reported categories
Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

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Mileage unknown · Sep 18, 2008
Electrical System

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 A…

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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 ODI #10242848

Official recalls

1

06V366000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

Sep 25, 2006

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A RUBBER FUEL FILLER HOSE MAY CRACK WHICH COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHEN REFUELING.

Consequence & remedy

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE06032 · Fuel Leak

Opened Aug 18, 2006 · Closed Sep 29, 2006

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

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.