2023 Storyteller Overland Beast Mode, 2023 Storyteller Overland Classic, 2023 Storyteller Overland Stealth recall: Improperly Routed Coolant Lines May Cause a Loss of Drive Power
Report received by NHTSA: April 29, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2023 Stealth, Classic, and Beast Mode vehicles equipped with AWD. Improperly routed coolant lines may overheat the engine, causing a loss of drive power.
- The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
357 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023 Storyteller Overland Beast Mode, 2023 Storyteller Overland Classic, 2023 Storyteller Overland Stealth.
- 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
10 earlier NHTSA recalls by Storyteller Overland since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 24, 2026 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: Entry Steps May Extend While in Transit
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will remove the secondary heat exchanger loop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 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 Beast Mode 2023
- Storyteller Overland Classic 2023
- Storyteller Overland Stealth 2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V274000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Storyteller Overland |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 29, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 357 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