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NHTSA recall,

Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt (2026) and Storyteller Overland MODE Van (2026-2027)

The vehicles' ventilation fan circuit board may overheat, increasing fire risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Storyteller Overland, LLC 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, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall affects 169 vehicles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on September 1, 2026.

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.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. You may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Storyteller Overland affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • GXV Hilt, model years 2026
  • MODE VAN, model years 2026 to 2027

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Storyteller Overland
Component
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V566000
Vehicles affected
169
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer phone
1-888-999-7442

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)