2020 Fleetwood Fortis problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2)
Safety recalls (3)
Structure 2024-08-13 · campaign 24V607000 · 4,665 vehicles
Defect: 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 Arrow, and 2018-2019 Holiday Rambler Vacationer XE motorhomes, equipped with the HappiJac drop down bed option. The front overhead cabinet fasteners can break, allowing the overhead cabinet to detach.
Risk: A cabinet that detaches while the vehicle is in motion can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension: Adjustment:automatic Electrical/Hydraulic 2022-08-30 · campaign 22V655000 · 4,395 vehicles
Defect: 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 Rambler Eclipse, 2021 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE, 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta, 2022-2023 Fleetwood Frontier, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, and 2019 Holiday Rambler Augusta motor
Risk: A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:appliance:oven/Stove/Cooktop 2020-10-06 · campaign 20V615000 · 1,567 vehicles
Defect: 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 November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.
Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2022-01-07 · 212322REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Electrical System 2022-01-07 · 212322REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 condition: on motorhom
Equipment 2022-01-07 · 212322REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, enhance the securing of lines/hoses, cables or, wire harne
What owners report
2023-03-31 · Suspension · 9,000 mi“the contact owns a 2020 fleetwood fortis 34mb built on a 2020 ford f-59 chassis. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rv was vibrating. the contact pulled over, and upon inspection, she noticed that the bolts were loosened on the rear stabilizer bar attachment brackets. the contact's boyfriend purchased the bolts from …”
2020-12-19 · Suspension · 2,100 mi“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 motorhome and ford chassis assistance. both seem to refer…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.