Corrosion in coil springs
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
Excessive corrosion can cause spring failure and a broken spring could puncture a front tire, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front springs with improved springs. the recall began on october 11, 2005. owners may contact acura at 800-382-2238.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 05V385000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V385000?
NHTSA recall 05V385000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 1, 2005. It addresses: Corrosion in coil springs. The recall affects approximately 22,861 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V385000 or the manufacturer campaign number P92. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.