2021 Fleetwood Fortis problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (4)
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.
Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer:lpg Systems 2022-12-22 · campaign 22V949000 · 1,540 vehicles
Defect: 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 improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak.
Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
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 (7)
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.
Suspension 2023-01-17 · 230117-22S62 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 required joint torque for this application and may have been damag
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
Structure:frame And Members 2020-10-26 · 200915REV_OLFWD · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 inform the owners of certain model year 2021 fleetwood fortis m
Structure:frame And Members 2020-10-23 · 200915REV_DL · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 upgrade 200915rev, affecting certain model year 2021 fleetw
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What owners report
2021-11-26 · Engine“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 across a separated ignition wire. i know ford has ha…”
2021-09-29 · Unknown Or Other“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 floor was broken,front table leg missing, various …”
2021-06-22 · Wheels“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 my vehicle, i removed 7 lug nuts in total... by ha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.