HEXAGON PURUS — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-04-21

Hexagon Purus Tern RC8 vehicles may have a software error between display and control unit.

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-21
Manufacturer	Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC
Models affected	TERN RC8
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	17
Defect	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."_x000D_ 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.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	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.
Recall number	26V253000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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