Honda Civic, CR-V Recall R/2003/078: Possible Damage To Inner Sidewall Of Tyre, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Jun 2003
- Launched
- 288
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/078
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic, CR-V vehicles built between 3 March 2003 and 12 March 2003. The tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE Defect: It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven. Remedy: Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible damage to inner sidewall of tyre.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.
Are You Affected?
Civic, CR-V built between 3 March 2003 and 12 March 2003 may be included. Honda estimates 288 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/2003/078. 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/2002/071 on 6 Aug 2002, for ignition switch may fail. The one launched after it was R/2003/077 on 16 Jul 2003, for rear seat belts may not retract. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/078, launched 16 June 2003. 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.