Returning home to Ga Monday, just crossed into Ga on I75. Heard loud explosion. I was sure it was a blowout. Got stopped , checked things out and seen the air bags on rear were Down. Limped to next exit about a mile, Luckly a truck stop with a repair shop. I crawled under and could hear air but couldn't find it. Shop took it right in and found it. Hole in left rear bag at the top. About 1 hr to remove. No air bag to be found so will be here Tuesday. I am going to replace the right side when I get home. I don't recall reading anything on airbag failures on this site, so I would like to here from you folks. Guys at shop say it is fairly common on tractors. Also another reason to try and avoid Sat. or Sun. travel if possible. Thanks
Thanks for all the replys. 02 American Eagle. Spartan chassis,no chaffing or dry rot or over inflating. Failure was at the top edge where it starts to turn down. At the rim would be a good description. Another interesting thing was it was mfg by Firestone as someone else posted. I'm replacing the right side as a precaution an that will give me a spare. It still appears to be somewhat rare to have one rupture given the number in service. I have owned this coach for over 10 years, do all maint myself. This was my first breakdown in over 80k so I feel Somewhat fortunate. Thanks again
A few years ago we were entering the main gate at Maxwell AFB in Alabama. As we were going over the speed bump at the gate the left rear airbag blew. Managed to get to the fam camp and called a truck repair place in town. Got them on the base and they removed and replaced the bag in an hour. I think the price was around $300.00 including the bag. Wasn't a big job on the rear. Front looks harder. All the other bags are fine. This was on a 4 bag Magnum chassis. My coach is now 15 years old and I don't plan on changing any of them unless they blow or leak. Busyguy
Yes they do fail. I went through several warranty replacements on our van. On most larger application I believe their trackrecord is very good unless over inflated or pinched.
Oasis Bob Wonderful wife 3 of 4 kids at home. 1 proudly serving in USAF 2018 Ford Explorer 2001 Bantam Trail Lite B-19
My chassis shop looked at one of mine a few years back and wanted to replace it but we had to wait a month or more until Firestone did another production run of that type bag. So I now haul around that old bag as an emergency spare.
We changed all our air bags last year on our 2004 DP. They were not leaking but they were beginning to wear. Our chassis shop Tampa Spring replaced them.
Lonny & Diane 2004 Country Coach Allure 33' "Big Blue" Towing 2008 Chev Colorado 4x4 Semper Fi
At least he has this in his profile...02 American Eagle. Since I have eight airbags that are the same, guess it's time to carry a spare one.
This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose. Sold 04 Dynasty to our son after 14 great years. Upgraded with a 08 HR Navigator 45’...
