Every place there was something welded to the I beam the I beam has cracked and broken all the way threw in several places. The leaf spring hangers are leaning sideways and the I beam is actually wrinkled looking. The cross support has also broken loose. The fifth wheel was stationary when these cracks happened with only 1000 lbs or so stored in it. When the fifth wheel is moved the rear axle shifts side to side and makes loud creaking sounds.
Suspension
Eclipse Stellar Suspension problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Eclipse Stellar's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.
Suspension complaints by model year
Latest Stellar suspension complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 eclipse stellar n/a being hauled by a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that the axle became fractured prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steel that was being used in the frame material was not sufficient for the weight of the vehicle. The dealer made a statement that the steel was inferior and too light and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was unable to be reached. The failure mileage was not available. ...Updated 06/30/16 *bf *cn
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