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2026 Hexagon Purus Tern RC8 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Hexagon Purus Tern RC8 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hexagon Purus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Hexagon Purus Tern RC8. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

NHTSA #26V253000

Reported April 20, 2026 · Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC

Potentially affected: 17 vehicles

Defect 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."

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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