Honda Aerodeck, Civic Recall R/2000/104: Rear Suspension Lower Arm Bolts Could Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 3 Nov 2000
- Launched
- 2,327
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2000/104
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Aerodeck, Civic vehicles built between 10 March 1999 and 19 October 1999. The rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. The dealer will replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BOLTS COULD BREAK Defect: There is a possibility that the rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear suspension lower arm bolts could break.
The Fix
The dealer will replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type.
Are You Affected?
Aerodeck, Civic built between 10 March 1999 and 19 October 1999 may be included. Honda estimates 2,327 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/2000/104. 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 Honda recall launched before it was R/2000/037 on 20 May 2000, for potential instability under hard braking. The one launched after it was R/2001/073 on 1 Jul 2001, for possibility of incorrect brake operation. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2000 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/104, launched 3 November 2000. 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.