2026-2027 MODE and other models recall: Printed circuit board may overheat

Published September 1, 2026 by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Fire & burns

Affected vehicles are 2026–2027 MODE and 2026 GXV HILTS motorhomes equipped with certain MaxxAir N‑Series Maxxfan rooftop ventilation fans (169 potentially affected vehicles). The printed circuit board in the fan may fail during certain operations and overheat, increasing the risk of fire. 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, and owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1‑888‑999‑7442.

What's being recalled

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.

How to identify it

NHTSA campaign 26V566000

The hazard

An overheated printed circuit board increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

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.

The official notice

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