Honda Civic Recall R/2016/177: Possible Wheel Lock When ABS Activated, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2016
- Launched
- 769
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6VS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 29 February 2016 and 31 March 2016. Due to a manufacturing a check valve in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator not operate correctly.The anti lock braking may not operate correctly resulting in possible wheel lock under anti lock braking operation. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a manufacturing a check valve in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator not operate correctly.The anti lock braking may not operate correctly resulting in possible wheel lock under anti lock braking operation. In addition the City Brake Active system (CTBA) may not operate as intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE WHEEL LOCK WHEN ABS ACTIVATED Defect: Due to a manufacturing a check valve in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator not operate correctly.The anti lock braking may not operate correctly resulting in possible wheel lock under anti lock braking operation. In addition the City Brake Active system (CTBA) may not operate as intended. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in possible wheel lock under anti lock braking operation.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 29 February 2016 and 31 March 2016 may be included. Honda estimates 769 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.
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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 HUK6VS or the DVSA reference R/2016/177. 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/2016/127 on 8 Aug 2016, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/017 on 28 Mar 2017, for airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/177, launched 12 August 2016. 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.