Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ACURA
Model Of Vehicle
MDX
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
05V385000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Effect Of Defect
Excessive Corrosion Can Cause Spring Failure And A Broken Spring Could Puncture A Front Tire, Which Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace Both Front Springs With Improved Springs. The Recall Began On October 11, 2005. Owners May Contact Acura At 800-382-2238.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Start Of Manufacture
20011015
End Of Manufacture
20011208
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22861
Date Owners Notified
20051011
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20050901
Make Campaign Number
P92