2004 HONDA CIVIC User Comment / Complaint

I stopped to get gas and i pushed the lever to access the gas cap. when i went outside it was not open. i tried multiple times to push the lever but nothing was happening. i went to a honda dealership (different from where i bought my car) and the technician was able to open it but now i can't close it until i replace the cable. the technician stated that this is a common problem on honda civics. i do not understand why there would not be a recall for this if honda is aware of this issue arising on multiple occasions.