India, Sept. 21 -- Hyundai has recalled more than 568,000 vehicles after a major defect was discovered in seat belt buckles. The recall, reported on September 11 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects Hyundai Palisade models produced between 2020 and 2025, as per PEOPLE.

According to NHTSA, the problem is out-of-specification components in the seat belt buckle assemblies that may prevent the buckle from latching. This increases the risk of injury if the seatbelt comes undone in a sudden stop or crash.

The defective buckles are found in:

* Driver's seat

* Front passenger seat

* Second-row window seats

This issue is considered life-threatening because an unfastened seat belt leaves occupants unprotected...