Honda Civic Recall R/2009/098: Possible Inadvertent Release Of Handbrake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 20 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 889
- vehicles in the UK
- 5PX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 17 August 2009 and 20 August 2009. The handbrake ratchet tooth dimensions are incorrect resulting in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth. The dealer will check date stamp on lever and if marked 200709 replace handbrake lever. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The handbrake ratchet tooth dimensions are incorrect resulting in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth. Consequently the handbrake lever may disengage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF HANDBRAKE Defect: On affected vehicles the handbrake ratchet tooth dimensions are incorrect resulting in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth. Consequently the handbrake lever may disengage Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check date stamp on lever and if marked 200709 replace handbrake lever
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth.
The Fix
The dealer will check date stamp on lever and if marked 200709 replace handbrake lever.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 17 August 2009 and 20 August 2009 may be included. Honda estimates 889 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 campaign code 5PX or the DVSA reference R/2009/098. 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/2008/161 on 12 Nov 2008, for handbrake could become inoperative. The one launched after it was R/2010/007 on 2 Feb 2010, for risk of fire. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/098, launched 20 October 2009. 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.