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2021 Fleetwood FortisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 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 recalls4Lowest repair rate 17%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine

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

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis has problems

3 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
Engine10
Wheels10

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

4 recalls

2021 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 →

48%repaired · 2024 Q4

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 22V-949 · Dec 22, 2022 · 1,540 vehicles · 733 repaired

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

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

2021 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
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2021 Fleetwood Fortis, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Redundant wheel fastener locking mechanismDP26002 · closed Aug 13, 2026
    No recall
In owners' words

What Fortis owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11441754 · Nov 26, 2021

Own a 2021 Fortis?

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