Hexagon Purus recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC (Hexagon Purus) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tern RC8 vehicles. A software error may occur between the digital display cluster and the pressure sensors, causing the system to show the incorrect air brake pressure and falsely indicate a brake system failure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What could happen
A display that does not show accurate information may fail to alert the driver to an actual brake issue, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hexagon Purus will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2026. Owners may contact Hexagon Purus' customer service at 1-949-359-8168.
Vehicles covered
- Hexagon Purus Tern Rc8 2025–2026
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V253000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 20, 2026
- Owners notified
- Jun 19, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 29, 2026
- Part
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.