NHTSA · Vehicle · September 1, 2026

Storyteller Overland recall: 2026 GXV Hilt and 1 more – electrical system

Storyteller Overland is recalling 2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt, 2026–2027 Storyteller Overland Mode Van because of a fire risk – 169 vehicles (potentially affected). The recall report reached NHTSA on September 1, 2026. Distributed nationwide.

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Illustration: A dealership service department – not the recalled product. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Product2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt, 2026–2027 Storyteller Overland Mode Van
BrandStoryteller Overland
TypeVehicles
ClassificationVehicle
Report receivedSeptember 1, 2026
Published by NHTSASeptember 1, 2026
Quantity169 vehicles (potentially affected)
Recall ID26V566000
2 models

Vehicles in this recall

MakeModelModel years
Storyteller OverlandGXV Hilt2026
Storyteller OverlandMode Van2026–2027
Exactly as the agency lists them

Identifiers and details

NHTSA campaign number
26V566000
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Recalled part
Exhaust Fan-Maxxfan Plus with Spyder control board · 00-04700NX · M5L-07-03-001-1.1
Initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Why it was recalled

The problem: a fire risk.

NHTSA's defect summary: “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 consequence, according to NHTSA: “An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.”

What to do

NHTSA: “Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.”

Enter your 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls or on the manufacturer's site to see whether your vehicle is included. Safety recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer, even if the vehicle is used or out of warranty.

Official notice: NHTSA recall 26V566000.

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FAQ

About this recall

Is Storyteller Overland 2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt, 2026–2027 Storyteller Overland Mode Van recalled?

Yes. Storyteller Overland reported the recall to NHTSA on September 1, 2026; NHTSA published it September 1, 2026 (Vehicle). Only the vehicles listed on this page are included.

Why was it recalled?

Because of a fire risk. 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.

What should I do if I have it?

NHTSA says: Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide.

Recalls

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Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.

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