NHTSA Recall 26V253000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 17 vehicles. It affects 2025–2026 Hexagon Purus Tern RC8.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V253000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | April 20, 2026 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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."
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V253000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.