Honda Civic, CRX Recall R/1994/026: The Gear Lever Position May Not Match The Transmission Mode Selected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 May 1994
- Launched
- 6,788
- vehicles in the UK
- R/1994/026
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic, CRX vehicles built between 1 January 1992 and 31 March 1994. The transmission shift cable lock pin may become ineffective. The dealer will replace the lock pin with a modified type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The transmission shift cable lock pin may become ineffective. In consequence the gear lever position may not match the actual gear position selected in the transmission.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE GEAR LEVER POSITION MAY NOT MATCH THE TRANSMISSION MODE SELECTED Defect: The transmission shift cable lock pin may become ineffective. In consequence the gear lever position may not match the actual gear position selected in the transmission. Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the lock pin with a modified type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the gear lever position may not match the transmission mode selected.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the lock pin with a modified type.
Are You Affected?
Civic, CRX built between 1 January 1992 and 31 March 1994 may be included. Honda estimates 6,788 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/1994/026. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/1998/081 on 15 Mar 1999, for potential wiring chafe situation and short circuit. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history and all recalls launched in 1994.
Source: DVSA recall R/1994/026, launched 3 May 1994. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.