Storyteller Overland recalls 2026–2027 MODE vans and 2026 GXV HILT vans over roof fan circuit board that can overheat
The circuit board in certain MaxxAir Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans can fail during some operations and overheat, which raises the risk of a fire.
What to do
Storyteller will inspect the fan and replace the circuit board if needed, free of charge. Owners can call Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
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Recall details
- Product
- Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt, Mode Van 2026–2027
- Company
- Storyteller Overland
- Hazard
- An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 169 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 1, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V566000
- Model years: 2026–2027
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Defect
- Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2026-2027 MODE and 2026 GXV HILTS vehicles equipped with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The printed circuit board may fail during certain operations and overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
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