Storyteller Overland Recalls GXV Hilt Recreational Vehicles Due to Door Switch Defect
Storyteller Overland is recalling 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles because a faulty door switch may allow steps to deploy unexpectedly while driving, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical defect that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Storyteller Overland, LLC is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the entry door position switch, which may not make adequate contact to read that the door is closed. This malfunction allows the vehicle's steps to deploy unexpectedly.
The unexpected deployment of steps while the vehicle is in transit increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2024 through 2026 model years of the GXV Hilt.
Dealers will install a ground signal to the door switch circuit to correct the issue, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- STORYTELLER OVERLAND GXV HILT
- Brand
- STORYTELLER OVERLAND
- Manufacturer
- Storyteller Overland
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 74
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)
- GXV HILT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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