Hexagon Purus Tern Rc8 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 20, 2026

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC recalls 2025–2026 Hexagon Purus Tern Rc8

Recall number

26V253000

Brand / firm

Hexagon Purus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 17 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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 are expected to be mailed May 31, 2026. Owners may contact Hexagon Purus' customer service at 1-949-359-8168.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.