Improperly Welded Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

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 / consequence

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.

Chronology of events

1. Jan 22, 2025

   On January 22nd, 2025, Premier Products conducted a seat pull test on a new prototype of a Storyteller model. The prototype used the same seat assembly that is used in the Storyteller MODE XO vehicles. During the test, the seat mounting system welds failed prematurely.

2. Jan 23, 2025

   On January 23rd, 2025 a second seat pull test was performed resulting in a second test failure. Storyteller's Safety Committee met that day and opened an investigation into a potential FMVSS noncompliance.

3. Jan 30, 2025

   On January 30th, 2025, after further review with Storyteller's seat assembly supplier, Storyteller's Safety Committee voted to recall all vehicles using the seat assembly based on the potential for improper welds and fasteners to secure the seat assembly in existing MODE XO models. Storyteller is not aware of any injuries or property damage related to this issue.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

APR 02, 2025 - APR 04, 2025

Owner notification

APR 02, 2025 - APR 04, 2025

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