Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelRecall 26V-253 · 2025–2026 Hexagon Purus Tern RC8
Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC recall 26V-253 covers 17 2025–2026 Hexagon Purus Tern RC8 for a electrical system: instrument cluster/panel problem, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V253000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2024 to March 29, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.