- Component
- SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- 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."
- Risk
- A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
This recall covers certain 2024 and 2025 Storyteller Overland MODE XO vehicles. The seat assembly's floor mounting system may have been improperly welded, so the seat can loosen or come loose from the floor. The vehicles also do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 for seating systems.
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury to occupants. If you own one of these vehicles, check whether it is affected by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup site, and check the second-row seats for any looseness.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the second-row seat mounting brackets and fasteners as necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2025. You can also contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Storyteller Overland Mode XO | 20242025 |
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