Recall 05V385000: Front Coil Spring Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Acura/MDX 2001-2002

MANUFACTURER: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V385000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: August 29, 2005

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Springs: Coil Springs

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 22861

SUMMARY:
On certain sport utility vehicles 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 is expected to begin on October 11, 2005. Owners should contact Acura at 800-382-2238.

NOTES:
Honda/Acura recall No. P92. Customers can 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.