The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·26V566000·Announced 2026-09-01

Storyteller Overland Recalls MODE and GXV HILT Vans for Fire Risk

Storyteller Overland is recalling 2026-2027 MODE and 2026 GXV HILT vans because a rooftop fan component may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle component that may overheat and increase the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Storyteller Overland, LLC is recalling certain 2026-2027 MODE and 2026 GXV HILT vehicles. The recall affects vehicles equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans.

The printed circuit board in these fans may fail during certain operations and overheat. An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

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.

The recalled product

Product
STORYTELLER OVERLAND MODE VAN, GXV HILT
Brand
STORYTELLER OVERLAND
Manufacturer
Storyteller Overland
Category
Vehicle — Overland Van
Hazard
Affected units
169

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 (2)

  • MODE VAN
  • GXV HILT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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