2001 Fleetwood Terry Suspension Problems

“I was south bound on I-5, north of longview, washington, towing my 2001 Terry (by Fleetwood) 5th wheel trailer. At 65 MPH, the leaf spring on one of the trailer wheels broke. This caused the wheel to shift forward and the two tires on that side rubbed together, destroying both of them. Another, passing, motorist alerted me to the problem and I was able to pull over before both tires blewout. I would estimated that I was minutes or even seconds from both tires failing at this rate of speed. …”

“2001 Fleetwood Terry travel trailer, model number 28x: I am the original owner of this vehicle. I was preparing my travel trailer for use during this past memorial day holiday when I noticed the right side of the rear bumper was lower than the left side. I then inspected the frame, axles and tires. Upon my inspection, I found the rear portion of the right side frame is bent horizontally, which is the result of both rear axle shackles that hold the suspension leaf springs had broken loose off the frame. As a result, the rear axle is resting on the snubbers. The rear axle is also bent. …”

“2001 Terry 28x trlr. Consumer states that both rear leaf spring shackles have broken from the frame. Upon further examination, the consumer discovered the shackles broke off at the point of the weld to the frame. The welding procedure weakened the metal of the frame at the point where the shackles were welded.”

“While driving at highway speed of 60 MPH left rear shackle bent and disconnected, breaking bottom of the ib frame. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any any further information.”