Hyundai Palisade Recall: Engine Risk Due to Valve Springs

In a new recall, over 4,000 Hyundai Palisades from the 2024 model year are being recalled because valve springs might break due to faulty components.

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Although only 1% of the recall population is likely to be affected by this issue, if the valve springs break, a hole could be created in the engine-

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block. Palisade is only available in the United States with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that produces 291 horsepower.

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A technician must inspect each vehicle individually to determine whether it is affected or not, according to Hyundai.

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It has identified 4,235 models that may have this issue. We do not know if the problem is related to multiple valve springs in the same engine or-

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if it is caused by a specific valve spring position. Anytime an engine sub-assembly needs to be replaced, Hyundai is promising to replace it free of charge.

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When a dealer reported a stalling issue caused by a fractured valve spring in October of 2023, the Korean automaker became aware of the problem.

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During an engine teardown conducted by the company on December 11th, the same problem was revealed.

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In 2024 Palisade vehicles, 18 valve springs were found to have broken by January 2024.

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During the production process, the springs were damaged, which seems to be the source of the problem.

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V6 engines can stall if they have a broken valve spring inside. Broken springs can occasionally get punched out of the combustion chamber-

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by pistons when they are punched through the block. Crashing or even catching fire isn't ideal for anyone.

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While this issue may seem serious, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-

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(NHTSA) has not reported any accidents, injuries, or deaths related to it in the United States.

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As a result, Hyundai has had to recall these SUVs. It will be announced on April 13th, 2024, to dealers and customers. The NHTSA.

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gov recall database can be searched using your vehicle's VIN if you own a 2024 Palisade.

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