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NHTSA recall,

Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt (2024-2026)

The entry door position switch may not make adequate contact, allowing steps to deploy unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Storyteller Overland, LLC 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. Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 74 vehicles nationwide.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2026. Dealers will install a ground signal to the door switch circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 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. Dealers will install a ground signal to the door switch circuit, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. You may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Storyteller Overland affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • GXV Hilt, model years 2024 to 2026

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
26V183000
Vehicles affected
74
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer phone
1-888-999-7442

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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)