Yes it was, in 2005. All four" Westward Journey" Nickles are one year type coins.
Face value.
No 2005 Bison Reverse nickels were struck in silver.
It's worth exactly 5 cents.
It's actually called a Bison Reverse. The plating was NOT done by the U.S. Mint and it has no collectible value. It's just a nickel.
The 2005 Bison nickel with a misaligned die is commonly known as a "speared bison" error. These coins can fetch anywhere from $25 to $100 or more, depending on the condition and demand among collectors. It's best to have the coin authenticated and graded to determine its exact value.
Bison
5 cents.
Black Diamond
Buffalo nickels were minted between 1913 and 1938. The coin you are asking about is a Jefferson nickel with a bison reverse, part of the Westward Journey commemoratives. They are not rare and are worth face value.
Why was, and who recalled the 2005 nickel?
This would be very rare coin because the Bison reverse was only used on the Jefferson nickels in 2005 not 2008. Look at the coin again.
Unless there's something to make it different from the other 936,000,000 or so that were struck to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition, five cents.