The defect
Storyteller Overland (Storyteller) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Storyteller Mode LT motorhomes. The wires connecting the secondary alternator to the auxiliary power system may be improperly routed, allowing them to contact the CV axle shaft and damage the wires.
The risk
Damaged or frayed wires can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will reroute the wiring and add a heat shield. In addition, wires will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Storyteller Overland Mode LT | 2022, 2023 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storyteller Overland Mode LT | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Storyteller Overland Mode LT | 2023 | 0 | 3 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2022
115 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the electrical system; Storyteller Overland filed 13 campaigns in all.
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| 22V944000 20 Dec 2022 | BMW of North America, LLC |
| 22V934000 16 Dec 2022 | Lightning eMotors Inc. |
| 22V941000 16 Dec 2022 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 22V926000 14 Dec 2022 | Polestar Automotive USA, Inc. |
| 22V924000 13 Dec 2022 | Easymile Inc. |
| 22V922000 13 Dec 2022 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 22V913000 9 Dec 2022 | Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022