Hexagon Purus 2025–2026 Electrical System recall

Recalled April 20, 2026 · NHTSA recall 26V253000 · Hexagon Purus

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

17 units

Description

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 to do

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.

Product

Hexagon Purus TERN RC8

Manufacturer(s)

Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →