Storyteller MODE and GXV HILT recall: MaxxAir fan fire risk

Storyteller Overland is recalling 169 potentially affected vehicles fitted with certain MaxxAir N-Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans. The campaign covers certain 2026–2027 MODE vans and 2026 GXV HILT vehicles. An overheating printed circuit board can increase fire risk. NHTSA identifies the campaign as 26V566000.

What the official recall record says

Storyteller MODE and GXV HILT: rooftop ventilation fans

Storyteller will inspect the fan and replace the printed circuit board if it contains the affected part, at no charge. The Part 573 report lists individual MODE variants within the broader vehicle families used in NHTSA’s summary, so owners should confirm their exact unit rather than treating every MODE van as recalled. Owner letters are expected October 30, 2026.

Official record

• NHTSA recall ID: 26V566000
• Vehicles listed: Storyteller Overland MODE Van (2026–2027); Storyteller Overland GXV HILT (2026)
• Potentially affected: 169
• Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
• Report received: September 1, 2026
• Owner notification: Letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026.
• 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.
• Safety consequence: An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.
• Remedy: Storyteller will inspect and replace the printed circuit board as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 30, 2026. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.

What owners should do next

Contact Storyteller at 1-888-999-7442 to confirm whether your vehicle contains the recalled fan and how to arrange the inspection. The GXV HILT listing is for 2026; the 2027 listing applies to affected MODE variants.

Owners may also want to review the related MaxxAir fan recall affecting Rossmonster vehicles where applicable.

Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN to check individual recall status. A model-year listing alone does not confirm that a specific vehicle is affected or still needs repair.

Official sources

• Current NHTSA campaign data for 26V566000, checked September 16, 2026; includes the agency’s current status summary and affected-vehicle entries.

The manufacturer’s Part 573 filing linked above was submitted September 1, 2026. It records the filing at that date; later notification and remedy-status updates are identified from the current campaign data.

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