Honda Civic Recall R/2007/141: Brake Lights May Fail To Illuminate. Gear Selector May Become Stuck In Park, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Oct 2007
- Launched
- 601
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/141
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 2 February 2005 and 31 July 2006. The brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. The dealer will fit replace the brake light switch additionally a new block connector which has additional protection against ingress of foreign substances. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. Additionally it may not be possible for the driver to release the gear selector from the park(P) position.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHTS MAY FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. GEAR SELECTOR MAY BECOME STUCK IN PARK Defect: It has been identified that the brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. Additionally it may not be possible for the driver to release the gear selector from the park(P) position. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced additionally a new block connector will be fitted which has additional protection against ingress of foreign substances.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake lights may fail to illuminate. gear selector may become stuck in park.
The Fix
The dealer will fit replace the brake light switch additionally a new block connector which has additional protection against ingress of foreign substances.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 2 February 2005 and 31 July 2006 may be included. Honda estimates 601 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/2007/141. 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/2007/061 on 5 Apr 2007, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2008/059 on 16 Apr 2008, for handbrake may release. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/141, launched 15 October 2007. 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.