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SevereNHTSA·18E060000·Announced 2018-07-24

SynTec Recalls School Bus Seats Due to Mounting Foot Defect

SynTec is recalling S3B 45-inch Restraint School Bus Seats because the mounting foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat anchorage failure) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4.

Plain-English summary

SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC is recalling certain S3B 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. The recall involves 235 units. The defect is that the seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

If the seat mounting foot detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

SynTec has notified the bus manufacturers that purchased the seats. Dealers for those manufacturers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot and the bus floor, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact SynTec customer service at 1-336-862-7509. SynTec's number for this recall is RES101. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
SEATS recall
Manufacturer
SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC
Category
Vehicle — School Bus Seats
Hazard
Affected units
235

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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