Hyundai has issued a cease sale and is planning a recall of over 60,000 of its Palisade SUVs following a deadly incident that’s at the moment below investigation, an organization information launch says.
The Palisade is a well-liked midsize household SUV mannequin and shut relative to the Kia Telluride. It’s the South Korean automaker’s largest SUV and considered one of its few three-row fashions.
Hyundai’s Palisade has been getting loads of consideration from automobile reviewers and followers of the model after its 2026 mannequin yr redesign. Why is it being recalled and what ought to Palisade homeowners do to keep away from incidents?
Why Is Hyundai Recalling the Palisade?
Hyundai is recalling the Palisade as a result of “in sure conditions, the second and third-row energy seats might not detect contact with an occupant or object as meant” in keeping with Hyundai’s launch concerning the problem.
Energy-operated second- and third-row seats experiencing this detection subject might proceed to fold whether or not or not an individual or object is occupying the row of seats.
The tragic dying of a 2-year-old lady in Ohio on March 7 is below investigation in relation to the Palisade, in keeping with the corporate’s cease sale discover.
“Whereas Hyundai doesn’t but have the total particulars and the incident continues to be below investigation, a younger youngster misplaced her life. Hyundai extends its deepest sympathies to her household,” an organization assertion stated.
Which Hyundai Palisade Fashions Are Being Recalled?
One mannequin yr and two trims have been recalled:
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade Restricted
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
These higher trims come commonplace with power-folding third-row seats. Hyundai Motor North America issued a cease sale of 2026 Palisade Restricted and Palisade Calligraphy fashions in the US and Canada.
What Ought to You Do if Your Hyundai Palisade Is Recalled?
“Hyundai urges homeowners to make use of warning when working the second and third-row energy seat features and to make sure that no particular person or object, together with kids, is within the seat or seat-folding space earlier than working the ability seat,” the corporate stated in an announcement.
If you happen to personal a 2026 Hyundai Palisade Restricted or Palisade Calligraphy, “keep away from urgent the seatback button throughout entry or exit,” Hyundai suggested.
The most secure plan of action for those who should use second- and third-row power-folding options, is to solely use them when the automobile is totally empty. It will permit homeowners to regulate their seating or cargo area to their wants with out risking harm to passengers.
House owners who’re conscious of this recall ought to take excessive warning utilizing these options earlier than a repair is issued and carried out.
What Is Hyundai Doing to Tackle the Energy-Folding Seat Challenge?
Hyundai is submitting finalized recall particulars to the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration. A recall restore is “at the moment below improvement” and Hyundai will provide rental autos to prospects “till a full treatment is accessible.”
An over-the-air software program replace can also be being developed that may “improve the system’s response to contact with occupants or objects.” This replace will likely be obtainable by the tip of March in keeping with Hyundai. Whereas it might not clear up the recall, it could possibly assist keep away from tragedies till all impacted autos are repaired.
House owners can contact Hyundai’s buyer help heart for questions concerning the recall.
Charles Singh is an Autos Join Reporter for The Tennessean, a part of the USA TODAY community. Contact him at [email protected].
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