NHTSA recall 05V385000
Suspension · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Details
What's 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…
Why it matters: 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.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2001 Acura Mdx, 2002 Acura Mdx.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 05V385000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.