2021 FLEETWOOD FORTIS
4 recalls, 3 complaints - 20 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.
22V949000 Dec 22, 2022
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Defect Description
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, Invicta, Navigator, Admiral, Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Pace Arrow, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Fortis, Flair, 2023 Fleetwood Flex and Holiday Rambler Eclipse motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may have imp... Read more
Consequence
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the service valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2023. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417.
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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Nov 26, 2021
Incident date: Nov 26, 2021
I was doing a pre-buy inspection on a 2021 Fleetwood Fortis with approx. 1300 miles on it. As I walked up to the vehicle after it was brought up to front of dealership I could hear what sounded like noisy lifters. I looked at engine from over front passenger side front wheel and could see arching ac... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 29, 2021
Incident date: Sep 29, 2021
2021 FLEETWOOD FORTIS. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE A/C WOULD BLOW HOT AIR AND LEAK, THE VEHICLE WAS MISSING SCREWS/WASHERS/NUTS CAUSING LOUD VIBRATIONS, OUTSIDE STORAGE DOORS DO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, AWNING WAS LOOSE,TRIM ON ETRANCE FALLS OFF,CLOSET ... Read more
WHEELS
Jun 22, 2021
Incident date: Jun 22, 2021
Loose Lug Nuts (7 total) 2021 Fleetwood Fortis 36DB Ford F53 Chassis. 26k . While walking my dog and passing by my RV, I happened to look at my passenger side rear wheel and noticed a lug nut extremely loose. I walked over, and by hand, with one twist, I removed the lug nut. After proceeding around ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 FLEETWOOD FORTIS
20 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 |
| 160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
230117-22S62
Jan 17, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
According to the notice from Ford 22S62: DEALER NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice - In some of the affected vehicles, the rear stabilizer bar attachment bracket(s) weld-nuts may not be capable of supporting the requir
230117-22S62
Jan 17, 2023
010000 STEERING
According to the notice from Ford 22S62: DEALER NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Advance Notice - In some of the affected vehicles, the rear stabilizer bar attachment bracket(s) weld-nuts may not be capable of supporting the requir
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
200915REV_OLFWD
Oct 26, 2020
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The attached owner notification letter was mailed 10/26/2020 to the owners of certain model year 2021 Fleetwood Fortis Model 32RW, manufactured 5/5/2020 - 7/24/2020. The purpose of this Product Upgrade owner notification letter is to inf
200915REV_OLFWD
Oct 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The attached owner notification letter was mailed 10/26/2020 to the owners of certain model year 2021 Fleetwood Fortis Model 32RW, manufactured 5/5/2020 - 7/24/2020. The purpose of this Product Upgrade owner notification letter is to inf
200915REV_OLFWD
Oct 26, 2020
160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
The attached owner notification letter was mailed 10/26/2020 to the owners of certain model year 2021 Fleetwood Fortis Model 32RW, manufactured 5/5/2020 - 7/24/2020. The purpose of this Product Upgrade owner notification letter is to inf
200915REV_SB
Oct 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The attached dealer service bulletin was distributed via email to REV Recreation Group dealers 10/23/2020. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Service Bulletin is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about REV Recreation Group Prod
200915REV_SB
Oct 23, 2020
160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
The attached dealer service bulletin was distributed via email to REV Recreation Group dealers 10/23/2020. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Service Bulletin is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about REV Recreation Group Prod
200915REV_DL
Oct 23, 2020
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The attached dealer notification letter was distributed via email to REV Recreation Group dealers 10/23/2020. The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about REV Recreation Group Product
200915REV_DL
Oct 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
The attached dealer notification letter was distributed via email to REV Recreation Group dealers 10/23/2020. The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about REV Recreation Group Product
200915REV_DL
Oct 23, 2020
160100 STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
The attached dealer notification letter was distributed via email to REV Recreation Group dealers 10/23/2020. The purpose of this dealer notification letter is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about REV Recreation Group Product
200915REV_SB
Oct 23, 2020
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The attached dealer service bulletin was distributed via email to REV Recreation Group dealers 10/23/2020. The purpose of this Product Upgrade Service Bulletin is to inform all REV Recreation Group dealers about REV Recreation Group Prod
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.
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 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 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 2021-04
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.
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
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