Honda Civic Recall R/2001/073: Possibility Of Incorrect Brake Operation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Jul 2001
- Launched
- 3,694
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2001/073
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 27 November 2000 and 24 April 2001. The brake pedal lock pin which ensures a positive connection of the brake pedal to the braking system may be incorrectly installed. The dealer will check for correct installation of the lock pins. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake pedal lock pin which ensures a positive connection of the brake pedal to the braking system may be incorrectly installed. In such cases it is possible that excessive free play in the brake pedal can occur leading to incorrect brake pedal operation. The clutch may also be similarly affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBILITY OF INCORRECT BRAKE OPERATION. Defect: There is a possibility that the brake pedal lock pin which ensures a positive connection of the brake pedal to the braking system may be incorrectly installed. In such cases it is possible that excessive free play in the brake pedal can occur leading to incorrect brake pedal operation. The clutch may also be similarly affected. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check for correct installation of the lock pins. If either lock pin is not correctly installed the pin will be re-installed correctly.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to incorrect brake pedal operation.
The Fix
The dealer will check for correct installation of the lock pins.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 27 November 2000 and 24 April 2001 may be included. Honda estimates 3,694 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/2001/073. 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/2000/104 on 3 Nov 2000, for rear suspension lower arm bolts could break. The one launched after it was R/2001/075 on 5 Jul 2001, for possible incorrect fixing of the fuel filler tube. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2001 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/073, launched 1 July 2001. 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.