NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Storyteller Overland dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #26V566000Reported September 1, 2026 · Storyteller Overland
Potentially affected: 169 vehicles
Defect description
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MODE and 2026 GXV HILTS vehicles equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
Safety consequence
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
NHTSA #26V392000Reported June 16, 2026 · Storyteller Overland
Potentially affected: 82 vehicles
Defect description
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt vehicles. The secondary alternator pulley may fail, resulting in a loss of power brakes and power steering.
Safety consequence
An unexpected loss of power brakes increases the distance required to stop. A loss of power steering increases the amount of effort needed to control the vehicle. Both situations may increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Storyteller will replace the secondary alternator, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed August 13, 2026. A second letter will be mailed when the free remedy is available. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
NHTSA #26V183000Reported March 24, 2026 · Storyteller Overland
Potentially affected: 74 vehicles
Defect description
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles. The entry door position switch may not make adequate contact to read that the door is closed, which allows the steps to deploy unexpectedly.
Safety consequence
Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a ground signal to the door switch circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA #25V588000Reported September 9, 2025 · Storyteller Overland
Potentially affected: 61 vehicles
Defect description
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles. The auxiliary power system wires may have been improperly. The wires may be damaged by contact with the intake manifold.
Safety consequence
Damaged wire may overheat and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect, replace, and secure the wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
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