Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

ยฉ 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Storyteller Overland: Secondary Alternator May Short and Overheat

Agency Publication Date: December 23, 2024
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Storyteller Overland is recalling 196 of its 2024 Beast Mode, Classic Mode, Stealth Mode, and Mystic Mode recreational vehicles. The recall is due to a secondary alternator containing an improperly torqued internal component that can lead to a short circuit. Dealers will replace the faulty alternator with a new one at no cost to the owner.

Risk

An improperly torqued component in the secondary alternator can cause the unit to short circuit and overheat. This overheating creates a significant fire hazard within the vehicle.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's documentation or VIN to confirm if you own a 2024 Beast Mode, Classic Mode, Stealth Mode, or Mystic Mode vehicle.
  2. Contact Storyteller Overland customer service at 1-888-999-7442 to schedule a free repair at an authorized dealer.
  3. Follow the official remedy instruction: 'Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge.'
  4. Verify if you received an owner notification letter, which were mailed starting February 13, 2025.
  5. If you have additional questions, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”„Free Replacement

Free alternator replacement by a dealer.

How to: Dealers will replace the alternator, free of charge. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Storyteller Overland Beast Mode
Part / Model:
Beast Mode
Date Ranges: Model Year 2024
Product: 2024 Storyteller Overland Classic Mode
Part / Model:
Classic Mode
Date Ranges: Model Year 2024
Product: 2024 Storyteller Overland Stealth Mode
Part / Model:
Stealth Mode
Date Ranges: Model Year 2024
Product: 2024 Storyteller Overland Mystic Mode
Part / Model:
Mystic Mode
Date Ranges: Model Year 2024

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V966000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Storyteller Overland
Units Affected: 196 vehicles(196% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 13, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: February 18, 2025

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response