2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: Entry Steps May Extend While in Transit
Report received by NHTSA: March 24, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
74 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt.
- Compared with
Storyteller Overland has 4 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
9 earlier NHTSA recalls by Storyteller Overland since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 9, 2025 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: Improperly Routed Wires in Auxiliary Power System (agency record)
- July 31, 2025 2023 Storyteller Overland Mode LT recall: Improperly Tightened 30-Amp Shore Power Inlet May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Feb. 7, 2025 Storyteller Overland recall: Improperly Welded Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207 (agency record)
- Dec. 23, 2024 Storyteller Overland recall: Improperly Grounded Metal Frame (agency record)
- Dec. 23, 2024 Storyteller Overland recall: Secondary Alternator May Short and Overheat (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V183000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Storyteller Overland |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 74 vehicles |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record