Recall 26V392 covers 82 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt vehicles for secondary alternator pulley failure. Free repair at a franchised Storyteller Overland dealer once available.
Storyteller Overland is recalling 82 2024-2026 Gxv Hilt vehicles because the secondary alternator pulley can fail and leave the driver without power brake assist or power steering assist. That means longer stopping distance and heavier steering effort, both crash risks, and the dealer repair will be free once Storyteller Overland opens the remedy.
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What's wrong?
The secondary alternator on the 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt charges the living-area systems while the vehicle is being driven. Its pulley is the wheel on the front of the alternator that the belt turns. When that pulley spins normally, the alternator can produce power without disturbing the belt-driven systems around it.
On affected Gxv Hilt vehicles, that secondary alternator pulley can fail. When it fails, the belt drive can no longer do its job cleanly, and the vehicle can break down. The same failure can also lead to a loss of power brake assist and power steering assist, so the brake pedal and steering wheel need more force from the driver.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the pulley fails while driving, the first thing you notice can be the breakdown itself, harder braking, or heavier steering.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024, 2025, and 2026 Gxv Hilt model years, all tied to the alternator and regulator electrical system.
| 2026 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt | electrical system |
| 2024 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt | electrical system |
| Units affected | 82 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A loss of power brakes makes the Gxv Hilt need more distance to stop. A loss of power steering makes the vehicle harder to control. Both conditions increase crash risk, so leave extra stopping room and schedule the recall repair as soon as Storyteller Overland opens it. Repair will be free at any franchised Storyteller Overland dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt is included in this recall.
- Wait for Storyteller Overland's owner letter scheduled for July 23, 2026; the remedy is still under development.
- Call Storyteller Overland customer service at 1-888-999-7442 with questions and reference recall number 26V392.
- Use extra caution if brake assist or steering assist changes; the secondary alternator pulley failure can lead to loss of power brakes and power steering.
- Contact a franchised Storyteller Overland dealer once the repair opens, and confirm the recall repair is free before the work begins.
What happens at the repair
Storyteller Overland is still developing the final remedy, so the dealer repair is not open yet. Once it opens, a Storyteller Overland technician will address the secondary alternator pulley issue, and parts and labor will be free under the recall. If you've already paid for this repair, send Storyteller Overland the repair details, photos of the completed repair and remedied part, plus a labor sheet or invoice. Storyteller Overland says it will coordinate reimbursement after proof of satisfactory completion and the invoice are received, with no time frame or eligibility restrictions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| June 16, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| July 23, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V392?
Recall 26V392 covers 82 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt vehicles with a secondary alternator pulley that can fail and cause loss of power brakes and power steering. Storyteller Overland is developing the remedy, and the recall repair will be free once available.
What should I do if my 2024-2026 Storyteller Overland Gxv Hilt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V392. If it is, contact Storyteller Overland customer service at 1-888-999-7442 and ask what to do until the remedy is ready. Reference recall number 26V392 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. Storyteller Overland is still developing the fix for recall 26V392, but the recall repair will be free once the remedy is available.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of power braking or power steering assist. If the pulley fails, stopping distance can increase and steering effort can rise, which increases crash risk. The VIN check confirms whether this specific recall applies to your Gxv Hilt.
When will Storyteller Overland notify owners?
Storyteller Overland expects to mail owner notification letters on July 23, 2026. That letter should explain the remedy path once it is ready. You can also call Storyteller Overland customer service at 1-888-999-7442 and reference recall 26V392.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V392000 |
|---|---|
| Storyteller Overland customer service | 1-888-999-7442 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V392 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V392000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →