Honda Civic, Jazz Recall R/2010/053: Brake Pedal Travel, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 5,376
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/053
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic, Jazz vehicles built between 2 February 2010 and 6 April 2010. The footbrake pedal is connected to the master cylinder via the brake pedal pin. The dealer will check for presence of retaining clip/locking pin. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The footbrake pedal is connected to the master cylinder via the brake pedal pin. It is possible that the retaining clip/locking pin that locks the footbrake pedal pin may not have been installed. If this is the case it is possible that the brake pedal pin may become detached. This will result in an increase in pedal travel and a corresponding increase in stopping distance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL Defect: The footbrake pedal is connected to the master cylinder via the brake pedal pin. It is possible that the retaining clip/locking pin that locks the footbrake pedal pin may not have been installed. If this is the case it is possible that the brake pedal pin may become detached. This will result in an increase in pedal travel and a corresponding increase in stopping distance. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle and check for presence of retaining clip/locking pin. If found to be missing a new clip/pin will be installed.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an increase in pedal travel and a corresponding increase in stopping distance.
The Fix
The dealer will check for presence of retaining clip/locking pin.
Are You Affected?
Civic, Jazz built between 2 February 2010 and 6 April 2010 may be included. Honda estimates 5,376 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/2010/053. 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/2010/020 on 17 Feb 2010, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/090 on 9 Aug 2010, for tyre may deflate without warning. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/053, launched 22 June 2010. 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.