1981 DODGE B250 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Tire failures:

  • Multiple tire failures within a short period of time
    
  • Tires purchased from Pep Boys, brand Cornell 850
    
  • Front and rear tires experiencing tread separation and defects
    
  • Replacement tires, Cornell 900, also showing signs of failure
    
  • Lack of response and support from Pep Boys corporate headquarters regarding defective tires
    
  • Suspected knowledge of tire defects and discontinuation of selling Cornell 850 tires without informing customers
    
  • Previous experience of tire distortion with Cornell 850 tires
    
  • Potential safety hazard and risk of accidents due to tire failures.