NHTSAGeneral Alert
Storyteller Overland - Entry Steps May Extend While in Transit
Published: March 24, 2026Recall ID: 26V183000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Entry Steps May Extend While in Transit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Entry Steps May Extend While in Transit |
| Nhtsa id | 26V183000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V183000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Storyteller Overland |
| Defect 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 74 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-24T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |