NHTSA Recall 05V385000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V385000; Date: Sep. 1, 2005
Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Acura MDX; 2002 Acura MDX
Component: Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 22,861
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. The recall began on October 11, 2005. Owners may contact Acura at 800-382-2238.
Recall Notes:
Honda/Acura recall no. P92. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 11, 2005
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