Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis peaked in 2021, with 3 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2021 Fleetwood Fortis
Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from Jun 22, 2021 to Nov 26, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year412k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2021 vehicle
Severity index0.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months3Complaints in its first two years
Components
33% of complaints about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-607 | Aug 13, 2024 | Front overhead cabinet fasteners can break, allowing the overhead cabinet to detach | Structure | 4,665 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-949 | Dec 22, 2022 | Service valves on the LPG tanks may have improper thread depth, which can cause a propane leak | Equipment | 1,540 | Part replacement |
| 22V-655 | Aug 30, 2022 | Hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured, or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak | Suspension | 4,395 | Part replacement |
| 20V-615 | Oct 6, 2020 | In certain stove serial number ranges, a gas leak may occur in the cooking stove | Equipment | 1,567 | Repair or modification |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Nov 26, 2021Failure Nov 26, 2021Jacksons Gap, ALEngine
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?
NHTSA complaint 11441754 - Filed Sep 29, 2021Failure Sep 29, 2021Naugatuck, CTUnknown 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 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.
NHTSA complaint 11434819 - Filed Jun 22, 2021Failure Jun 22, 2021Hartville, OHWheels
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.
NHTSA complaint 11421850
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- DP26002 Defect petition, Wheels
Redundant wheel fastener locking mechanism
Opened Mar 4, 2026, closed Aug 13, 2026
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
7 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 230117-22S62 Jan 17, 2023 · 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 f… - 212322REV Jan 7, 2022 · 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 … - 212322REV Jan 7, 2022 · 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 … - 212322REV Jan 7, 2022 · 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 sec… - 200915REV_OLFWD Oct 26, 2020 · 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… - 200915REV_DL Oct 23, 2020 · 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 200915RE… - 200915REV_SB Oct 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 Product Upgrade 20091…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.