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Hyundai Recalls 68,500 Vehicles After Tragic Seat Death

3/17/2026

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Hyundai Motor Company announced a recall affecting 68,500 vehicles and halted sales of 2026 Palisade models over a seat safety issue.
The decision follows a March 7 incident in Ohio in which a two-year-old girl died trapped by the seat mechanism.
The affected trims are Limited and Calligraphy, and Hyundai will provide a no-cost software update and repairs.
Owners should ensure no one is in the seat area before operation.

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Story summary

Hyundai Motor Company announced a recall affecting 68,500 vehicles and halted sales of 2026 Palisade models over a seat safety issue.
The decision follows a March 7 incident in Ohio in which a two-year-old girl died trapped by the seat mechanism.
The affected trims are Limited and Calligraphy, and Hyundai will provide a no-cost software update and repairs.
Owners should ensure no one is in the seat area before operation.