Potential Loss Of Power, Hyundai Recalls Coalition In Australia

Hyundai Palisade. (Doc. Hyundai Motor Group)

Hyundai is back in Australia again. This time, the program involved a V6-engined Palisade SUV that could potentially lose power suddenly.

The manufacturer said the potential was caused by production defects in several conditions that could cause the engine valve to crack, resulting in a loss of propulsion.

"The loss of movement while driving can increase the risk of accidents that cause injuries or deaths for vehicle passengers and/or other road users," Hyundai said as quoted by CarExpert, Monday, July 8.

The number of vehicles affected by the problem is 16 units of the 2023 model production vehicle. The affected vehicle owners can contact the dealer to replace the components for free.

In June, other models such as Kona with gasoline engines and i30 Sedan were affected by the recall in the country due to production errors in the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve sensory that could potentially be contaminated with flux solders during assembly.

It was reported that the two vehicles affected were produced in 2024, but there is a possibility that the model in the previous year was also affected by the impact of the problem.

It is known that the affected vehicles amounted to 946 units. Local authorities also added that this could cause a short circuit in the sensor resulting in the loss of driving power while driving, increasing the risk that endangers drivers and other road users.

Previously, this ginseng manufacturer also recalled the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models in Indonesia in early May. This is due to the update of the software for the Integrated Charge Control Unit (ICCU) component on Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, as an effort to improve the quality of battery charging in electric vehicles to be more optimal.

Regarding this, Hyundai ensures that the checking process until the work only lasts about 20 minutes and is carried out by certified technicians from global Hyundai.

For those affected, they can update the software at Hyundai's official dealer and are entitled to receive a thorough examination without being charged at all (free).