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2021 Fleetwood Fortis Recalls & Complaints

The 2021 Fleetwood Fortis has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Fleetwood dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2021 Fleetwood Fortis owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis, describing incidents dated June 22, 2021 to November 26, 2021.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11441754 · Filed November 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…
ODI #11434819 · Filed September 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…
ODI #11421850 · Filed June 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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Defect Petition DP26-002: Redundant wheel fastener locking mechanism
Closed August 13, 2026

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Front Overhead Cabinet Detachment May Cause Crash

NHTSA #24V607000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported August 13, 2024 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 4,665 vehicles

Repair completion: 22.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 240809REV · Owners notified October 7, 2024

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 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.

Safety consequence

A cabinet that detaches while the vehicle is in motion can distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Propane Leak May Cause Fire

NHTSA #22V949000 · Equipment — Recreational Vehicle/Trailer — LPG Systems · NHTSA notice

Reported December 22, 2022 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 1,540 vehicles

Repair completion: 54.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 221222REV · Owners notified February 20, 2023

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 improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak.

Safety consequence

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Hydraulic Lines Improperly Routed

NHTSA #22V655000 · Suspension — Adjustment — Automatic Electrical/Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported August 30, 2022 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 4,395 vehicles

Repair completion: 42.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified October 28, 2022

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 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 motorhomes. The hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured, or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Safety consequence

A hydraulic fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Gas Leak In Cooking Stove

NHTSA #20V615000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported October 6, 2020 · REV Recreation Group

Potentially affected: 1,567 vehicles

Repair completion: 25.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 2, 2020

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 November 2018 or later. In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove.

Safety consequence

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis.

Engine

ODI #11441754

Incident: November 26, 2021 · Filed: November 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 across a separated ignition wire. I know Ford has had an issue with ignition wires on their new 7.3 Triton engine. But why hasn't a recall been issued? I would think that this is a serious safety issue. The other question I have is - Did Ford authorize the faulty wires because the right wires were not available?

Unknown or Other

ODI #11434819

Incident: September 29, 2021 · Filed: September 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 FLOOR WAS BROKEN,FRONT TABLE LEG MISSING, VARIOUS DOORS WERE POORLY INSTALLED, FRONT LICENSE PLATE SUPPORT MISSING, DRIVER SEAT DOESN'T SWIVEL, WATER LEAKING UNDER KITCHEN CABINENT, WATER LEAKING ON ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, AND KITCHEN DRAWERS WERE POORLY INSTALLED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND BE FULLY REIMBURSED.

Wheels

ODI #11421850

Incident: June 22, 2021 · Filed: June 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 my vehicle, I removed 7 lug nuts in total... BY HAND... NOT with a tool. Passenger side rear (1) passenger side front (1) drivers side front (3) drivers side rear (2). I have had the vehicle since 2/12/21 and it arrived with about 200 miles on it. (Delivery from plant in Indiana to Ohio) It now has almost 3000 miles. It has the 22.5 aluminum Alcoa wheels. Not sure if those wheels are installed at Ford during chassis build or at Rev/Fleetwood during coach build. Reported to Ganley Ford ( Ford truck service center) June 22, 2021.

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