2023 Storyteller Overland Beast Mode problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings 2026-04-29 · campaign 26V274000 · 357 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2023-08-31 · TSB-STO2023-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
on a limited number of storyteller overland mode awd's, the coolant lines for our rixen heating system could potentially touch the drive shaft, transfer case, or both. there are two separate documents involved in this tsb. the first one explains how to inspect and secure the coolant lines if there i
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.