The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E015000·Announced 2018-03-09

SynTec Recalls S3B School Bus Seats Due to Bracket Crack Risk

SynTec Seating Solutions is recalling S3B Non-Restraint Wall Mounted Seats because the mounting bracket may crack, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracking mounting bracket) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC is recalling certain S3B Non-Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The defect involves the wall mounting bracket, which may crack. If this occurs, the seat may not remain secured in place during a crash, causing the vehicle to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

In the event of a crash, if the seat does not remain secured to the wall, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Syntec will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket free of charge. Syntec issued an interim notification on April 13, 2018, and the recall began on May 30, 2019. 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
6,610

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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