2024 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (5)
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2026-06-16 · campaign 26V392000 · 82 vehicles
Defect: Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt vehicles. The secondary alternator pulley may fail, resulting in a loss of power brakes and power steering.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brakes increases the distance required to stop. A loss of power steering increases the amount of effort needed to control the vehicle. Both situations may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Storyteller will replace the secondary alternator, free of charge. Interim owner letters were mailed August 13, 2026. A second letter will be mailed when the free remedy is available. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Structure:body:step/Ladder 2026-03-24 · campaign 26V183000 · 74 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Steps extending while in transit increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator:integrated Starter(Other Than Propulsion) 2025-09-09 · campaign 25V588000 · 61 vehicles
Defect: Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GXV Hilt recreational vehicles. The auxiliary power system wires may have been improperly. The wires may be damaged by contact with the intake manifold.
Risk: Damaged wire may overheat and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect, replace, and secure the wires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Structure:frame And Members 2024-12-23 · campaign 24V968000 · 28 vehicles
Defect: Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller Overland) is recalling certain 2023-2024 GXV HILT vehicles. The metal frames within the housing portion of the vehicle may be improperly grounded.
Risk: An improperly grounded metal frame can cause electric shock, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will install additional bonding wires to ensure adequate grounding, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2025. Owners may contact Storyteller Overland customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Structure:critical Fasteners 2024-09-11 · campaign 24V671000 · 14 vehicles
Defect: Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller Overland) is recalling certain 2024 GXV Hilt vehicles. The spare tire mount may not be secured properly, allowing the spare tire to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached spare tire can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tire mount, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners may contact Storyteller Overland 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.
Electrical System 2025-06-23 · TSB-STO2025-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tsb related to a couple of electrical maintenance items. these instructions detail the process for removing a fuse and installing an inline blade fuse within the small electrical cabinet located in the loft/bed area. implementing the outlined procedures will mitigate the battery drain issu
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.