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2020 Fleetwood FortisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Fleetwood Fortis, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-615 the manufacturer reports only 17% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 17%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage6kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Fleetwood Fortis has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Lane departure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2020 Fleetwood Fortis recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

22%repaired · 2026 Q3

Structure

Recall 24V-607 · Aug 13, 2024 · 4,665 vehicles · 1,031 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

37%repaired · 2024 Q3

Adjustment: automatic electrical/hydraulic

Recall 22V-655 · Aug 30, 2022 · 4,395 vehicles · 1,605 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2020 vs. every other Fortis year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fortis median. How we score

'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fortis owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2020 Fleetwood Fortis 34MB built on a 2020 Ford F-59 chassis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RV was vibrating. The contact pulled over, and upon inspection, she noticed that the bolts were loosened on the rear stabilizer bar attachment…
Complaint 11514760 · Mar 31, 2023 · 9,000 miles
MY NEW VEHICLE IS A CLASS A MOTORHOME. I HAVE MADE 3 TRIPS IN THE RV AND FIND IT VERY HARD TO MAINTAIN CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. IT IS CONSTANT (WHITE KNUCKLE) DRIVING. LARGE PASSING TRUCKS ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AS THEY BLOW THE MOTORHOME ALL OVER THE ROAD. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO FLEETWOOD…
Complaint 11384206 · Dec 19, 2020 · 2,100 miles

Own a 2020 Fortis?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.