2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: Alternator Pulley Failure May Cause Power Brakes and Power Steering Loss
Report received by NHTSA: June 16, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
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.
- Who's affected
82 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
11 earlier NHTSA recalls by Storyteller Overland since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 29, 2026 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 (agency record)
- March 24, 2026 Storyteller Overland recall: Entry Steps May Extend While in Transit (agency record)
- Sept. 9, 2025 Storyteller Overland recall: Improperly Routed Wires in Auxiliary Power System (agency record)
- July 31, 2025 Storyteller Overland 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 | 26V392000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Storyteller Overland |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 82 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