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Hyundai Halts Sales, Recalls 68,500 Vehicles Over Safety Concerns

3/15/2026

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Story summary

Hyundai Motor Company has halted U.S. and Canada sales of the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy and recalled about 68,500 vehicles due to power-seat safety concerns.
The incident remains under investigation, following a March 7, 2026 Ohio event in which a two-year-old girl died.
The second- and third-row power seats may fail to detect contact, risking unintended movement.
Hyundai is developing a software update and offering rental vehicles to affected customers.

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Story summary

Hyundai Motor Company has halted U.S. and Canada sales of the 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy and recalled about 68,500 vehicles due to power-seat safety concerns.
The incident remains under investigation, following a March 7, 2026 Ohio event in which a two-year-old girl died.
The second- and third-row power seats may fail to detect contact, risking unintended movement.
Hyundai is developing a software update and offering rental vehicles to affected customers.