Vehicle recall 26V274000 · April 29, 2026
Storyteller Overland Beast Mode, Classic and 1 more model
Improperly routed coolant lines may overheat the engine, causing a loss of drive power.
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 2023 Stealth, Classic, and Beast Mode vehicles equipped with AWD. Improperly routed coolant lines may overheat the engine, causing a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the secondary heat exchanger loop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V274000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 29, 2026
- Filed by
- Storyteller Overland
- Owner notification
- June 24, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 357
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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 Beast Mode (2023): 2023
- Storyteller Overland Classic (2023): 2023
- Storyteller Overland Stealth (2023): 2023
Has your Storyteller Overland been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Storyteller Overland dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.