2026-2027 Storyteller Overland Mode VAN, 2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: Printed Circuit Board May Overheat
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 1, 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 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.
- The risk
An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
169 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026-2027 Storyteller Overland Mode VAN, 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
12 earlier NHTSA recalls by Storyteller Overland since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 16, 2026 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: Alternator Pulley Failure May Cause Power Brakes and Power Steering Loss
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 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 2026
- Storyteller Overland Mode VAN 2026-2027
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V566000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Storyteller Overland |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 169 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