Seats: critical fastenersRecall 25V-070 · 2024–2025 Storyteller Overland Mode XO
Storyteller Overland recall 25V-070 covers 120 2024–2025 Storyteller Overland Mode XO for a seats: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Storyteller Overland, LLC (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2024-2025 MODE XO vehicles. The seat assembly's floor mounting system may be improperly welded, which can cause the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row seat mounting brackets and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.