Hyundai has issued a recall order for just 322 Palisade SUVs from model year 2023 because they can lose some braking power unexpectedly. The brakes can still stop the vehicle if the problem develops. But stopping might require more pedal pressure than drivers are used to, which could contribute to an accident.
Hyundai tells federal safety regulators that a diaphragm within the brake booster, which does what it sounds like it does, may be misaligned. That can make the booster lose pressure and effectiveness.
Dealers will inspect the booster and, if necessary, replace the entire unit, not just the diaphragm, to fix the issue.
The problem is identical to one identified earlier this month in Sportage SUVs built by sister company Kia. The two often use common parts in many vehicles. We’ll keep an eye out to see if this develops into a larger-scale problem for Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
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