The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15E089000·Announced 2015-11-09

SynTec S3B Track Mounted Seats Recalled for Rear-End Collision Risk

SynTec is recalling S3B Track Mounted Seats because they may tilt rearward in a severe rear-end collision, posing a risk of injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where seats may tilt in a collision, posing a risk of harm (knee injuries or impeded egress) without reported fatalities or injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC is recalling certain S3B Track Mounted Seats in 30", 36", 39", and 45" widths. These seats were manufactured between August 24, 2014, and October 23, 2015. The recall involves 3,585 units.

The defect involves the seats potentially tilting rearward in the event of a severe rear-end collision. This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 222 could result in injuries to the passenger's knees or impede the exiting of the bus.

SynTec will notify the manufacturers that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will install a toe-clamp on the front feet of the seats free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2016. Owners may contact SynTec customer service at 1-336-862-7509 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus Seating
Hazard
Affected units
3,585

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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