Recall 05V-385
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2001 to 2002 Acura MDX: Suspension (front, springs, coil springs).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-385
- Reported
- September 1, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 22,861 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain sport utility vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. In areas where large quantities of road salt are used, the front suspension coil springs have insufficient corrosion protection, and may be susceptible to corrosion.
The risk
Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. The recall began on october 11, 2005. Owners may contact acura at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda/acura recall no. P92.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Acura MDX 2001 to 2002