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SevereNHTSA·25V070000·Announced 2025-02-07

Storyteller Overland Recalls MODE XO Vehicles Due to Seat Mounting Defect

Storyteller Overland is recalling 2024-2025 MODE XO vehicles because improperly welded seat floor mounting systems may loosen or detach, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat detachment) that increases the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Storyteller Overland, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2025 MODE XO vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the seat assembly's floor mounting system, which may be improperly welded. This issue can cause the seat assembly to loosen or detach, meaning the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury. The recall covers 120 affected vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row seat mounting brackets and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
STORYTELLER OVERLAND MODE XO
Brand
STORYTELLER OVERLAND
Manufacturer
Storyteller Overland
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
120

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MODE XO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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