Digital Display May Show Incorrect Air Brake Pressure/FMVSS 121
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Hexagon Purus Systems USA LLC |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 26V253000 |
| Report Received Date | 4/21/2026 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Vehicles Affected | 17 |
| Completion Rate | 0% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Rework Status | Original |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
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."
Issue
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.
Consequence Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.
