Every 2021 Fleetwood Fortis recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 24V607000
Aug 13, 2024Structure
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V607000 →Equipment · NHTSA 22V949000
Dec 22, 2022Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V949000 →Suspension · NHTSA 22V655000
Aug 30, 2022Suspension: Adjustment:Automatic Electrical/Hydraulic
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
Full recall details for 22V655000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V615000
Jun 10, 2020Equipment
- Problem
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V615000 →
2021 Fleetwood Fortis complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis. Fleetwood has issued at least 7 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Wheels1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (4)
- Electrical System (3)
- Structure (3)
- Steering (1)
- Suspension (1)
Read Fleetwood Fortis owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“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.”
2021 FLEETWOOD FORTISNov 26, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11441754
“2021 FLEETWOOD FORTIS. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VARIOUS ISSUES WITH VEHICLE.”
2021 FLEETWOOD FORTISSep 29, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11434819
“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.”
2021 FLEETWOOD FORTISJun 22, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11421850
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