Vehicle recall 26V183000 · March 24, 2026
2024-2026 Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt
The entry door position switch may not make adequate contact to read that the door is closed, which allows the steps to deploy unexpectedly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 24, 2026
- Filed by
- Storyteller Overland
- Owner notification
- April 29, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 74
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system; Structure › Body › Step/ladder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Storyteller Overland GXV Hilt (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
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