2001-2002 Acura MDX recall: coil springs
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on September 1, 2005. It covers about 22,861 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 22,861
- reported
- Sep 1, 2005
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 2005
- related complaints
- 24
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
- 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.
- Risk
- Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number 05V385000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 05V385000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Acura MDX coil springs?
Yes. Recall 05V385000, reported on September 1, 2005, covers about 22,861 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V385000?
Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. The recall began on october 11, 2005. Owners may contact acura at 800‑382‑2238.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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