2021 Fleetwood Fortis Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fortis years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis. That is the most of any Fortis model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Fleetwood Fortis problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Fleetwood Fortis recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
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.
Equipment: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.
Suspension: 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.
Equipment:appliance:oven/stove/cooktop
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Redundant wheel fastener locking mechanism (DP26002) — opened Mar 4, 2026, closed Aug 13, 2026.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
Other Fleetwood Fortis years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Fortis | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 Fortis | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 Fortis | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 Fortis | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 Fortis | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020 Fortis | 2 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fortis model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.