No.
That's an urban legend created by people who didn't understand why the Mint used the unusual modernistic design for only one year.
5 cents. No buffalo nickels were ever recalled.
Why was, and who recalled the 2005 nickel?
That's a myth -- they are NOT being recalled.
All Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938, Jefferson Nickels 2005, Kansas state quarter 2005, North Dakota state quarter 2006
5 cents.
No 2005 Bison Reverse nickels were struck in silver.
If you are looking at a 2005 nickel with the new portrait of Jefferson, it's worth five cents. Jefferson's portrait was redesigned for the 2005 nickels, so all 2005 nickels look this way.
The 2005 - 2010 Toyota Tacoma trucks were recalled. Also, the 2007 - 2010 Tundras were recalled too.
Liberty nickels were minted from 1883 to 1912. All nickels minted since 1938 have been Jefferson nickels, and ALL coins carry the word Liberty. In any case huge numbers of 2005 nickels were saved because they have a special design for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial, and any that you find in change are only worth face value.
Mintage for the 2004 Louisiana Purchase/Peace Medal Reverse Nickels are, Denver: 372,000,000 Philadelphia: 361,440,00
In 2005, GMC recalled 2004 GMC Envoys because of an exterior lighting turn signal problem. According to the company, there was an issue with the signals and lighting malfunctioning when in use.
Just found one of these nickesl and happenned to notice this myself as well. I just googled it to see if it was worth anything and saw a few articles about what your saying. Everything I've read has said that is false, that was a rumor, the nickels aren't being recalled.