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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 26V183📅 Mar 25, 2026

2024–2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles. The entry door position switch may not make adequate contact to read that the door is closed, which allows the steps to deploy unexpectedly.

💥 The risk

Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a ground signal to the door switch circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
26V183000
Manufacturer
Storyteller Overland
Vehicles affected
74
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Owner phone
1-888-999-7442
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 29, 2026
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 26V183 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V183?

2024–2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt. 74 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Storyteller Overland dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-999-7442.