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![[Seoul = Newsis] Reporter Jung Byung-hyuk = Palisade is on display at Hyundai Motor Studio Seoul in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 24th. On the 24th, Hyundai Motor announced its provisional performance on a consolidated basis in the first quarter of this year. According to the disclosure, Hyundai Motor's first-quarter sales amounted to 44.4077 trillion won, up 9.2% from a year earlier (40.6585 trillion won). Operating profit was 363.4 billion won, up 2.1% from the same period last year. 2025.04.24. jhope@newsis.com / Photo = Jung Byung-hyuk](https://image.starnewskorea.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto/21/2026/03/2026031413550188370_1.jpg)
Hyundai Motor has stopped selling some of its 2026 Palisades models. The cause is a recent infant death in Ohio. Reuters and other foreign media reported that Hyundai Motor will recall a total of 68,500 vehicles, including 60,500 in the U.S. and 8,000 in Canada. The recall targets limited and calibration trims equipped with electric seats.
The accident occurred on March 7 when a two-year-old girl died while operating an electric seat. The investigation found a defect in the "anti-pinch" function of the electric seats in the second and third rows. It was found that the seat did not stop because it did not properly detect contact with passengers or objects. Hyundai Motor expressed its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and is investigating the exact circumstances of the accident.
Hyundai Motor recommended checking for children or obstacles around when using the function. The North American subsidiary plans to provide customers with rental cars before preparing a repair plan. By the end of March, we plan to distribute software updates that improve system detection capabilities.
There is criticism among consumers about the lack of safety features of the new model. There are a series of reports online that they have already experienced similar jamming accidents. Sales of models with the same functionality have also been suspended in Korea. Hyundai has apologized to local customers and promised to make a voluntary recall as soon as possible.
An intense investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected. Hyundai Motor is re-examining the entire process to prevent the brand's credibility from falling. A notice letter will be sent to the owners subject to the recall this month. This incident has led to a problem of insufficient verification of the new car development process and is attracting attention from the industry.
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