2020 FLEETWOOD FORTIS

3 recalls, 3 complaints - 9 TSBs

24V607000 Aug 13, 2024
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2019-2025 Holiday Rambler Admiral, 2018 Holiday Rambler Admiral XE, Fleetwood Storm, 2023-2025 Holiday Rambler Eclipse, Fleetwood Flex, 2018-2025 Fleetwood Flair, 2020-2024 Fleetwood Fortis, 2020-2025 Holiday Rambler Invicta, 2018-2023 Fleetwood Pace A... Read more
Consequence
A cabinet that detaches while the vehicle is in motion can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and install new hardware and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 240809REV.
4,665 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: REV Recreation Group
22V655000 Aug 30, 2022
SUSPENSION: ADJUSTMENT:AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2021-2023 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Navigator, Armada, Nautica, 2023 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Ra... Read more
Consequence
A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the hydraulic hoses for chafing or heat damage, and install hose protection, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
4,395 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: REV Recreation Group
20V615000 Oct 6, 2020
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Fleetwood Flair, Bounder, Southwind and Fortis and Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, and Admiral motorhomes equipped with a Dometic propane gas stove, model R1731 or R2131 manufactured November 2018 or later or model S31 manufactured Novem... Read more
Consequence
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and Dometic dealers will repair the affected stoves, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
1,567 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: REV Recreation Group

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
ENGINE1
ENGINE Mar 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 Kia Soul. The contact stated her daughter parked the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact stated unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer the next day, where it was diagnose... Read more
SUSPENSION Dec 19, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2020
MY NEW VEHICLE IS A CLASS A MOTORHOME. I HAVE MADE 3 TRIPS IN THE RV AND FIND IT VERY HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS CONSTANT (WHITE KNUCKLE) DRIVING. LARGE PASSING TRUCKS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS THEY BLOW THE MOTORHOME ALL OVER THE ROAD. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FLEETWOOD MOTORHO... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Dec 19, 2020
Incident date: Dec 12, 2020
MY NEW VEHICLE IS A CLASS A MOTORHOME. I HAVE MADE 3 TRIPS IN THE RV AND FIND IT VERY HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS CONSTANT (WHITE KNUCKLE) DRIVING. LARGE PASSING TRUCKS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS THEY BLOW THE MOTORHOME ALL OVER THE ROAD. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FLEETWOOD MOTORHO... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 FLEETWOOD FORTIS

9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
212322REV Jan 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The attached dealer service bulletin regarding Product Upgrade campaign 212322REV was emailed 1/07/2022 to all REV RV dealers. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Bulletin is to inform REV RV dealers on the need to inspect and, if necessary
212322REV Jan 7, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The attached dealer service bulletin regarding Product Upgrade campaign 212322REV was emailed 1/07/2022 to all REV RV dealers. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Bulletin is to inform REV RV dealers on the need to inspect and, if necessary
212322REV Jan 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about Product Upgrade 212322REV affecting certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes
212322REV Jan 7, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The purpose of this owner notification letter is to inform the owners of certain model year 2020, 2021 and 2022 Fleetwood and Holiday Rambler brand Class A Gas motorhomes of the Product Upgrade 212322REV
No comms 2021-04 May 4, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for April 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2021-07 Aug 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for July 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2021-11 Nov 30, 2021
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for November 2021 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-03 Mar 8, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for March 2023 for REV Recreation Group.
No comms 2023-06 Jul 10, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There are no Manufacturer Communications in accordance with 49 CFR 579.5 to report for June 2023 for REV Recreation Group.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FLEETWOOD FORTIS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP26002 Opened: Mar 4, 2026 , Closed: Aug 13, 2026
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2021
Redundant wheel fastener locking mechanism
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on November 21, 2025, requesting a defect investigation to “determine whether the absence of a redundant mechanical wheel-fastener locking mechanism constitutes a safety-related defect in motor vehicles and motor-vehicle equipment” in... Read more

FLEETWOOD FORTIS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FLEETWOOD FORTIS across all model years (2020, 2026).

29 Total Recalls
7 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FLEETWOOD FORTIS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 0 View
2025 3 0 View
2024 5 0 View
2023 6 0 View
2022 5 1 View
2021 4 3 View
2020 (current) 3 3

Other FLEETWOOD Models

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