Defect Description For Recall
Syntec Seating Solutions, Llc (Syntec) Is Recalling Certain S3B Base And S3C Base Convertible School Bus Seats. The Seats May Have Been Manufactured With Styrene Blocks That Do Not Provide Sufficient Impact Absorption In Areas Around The Steel Seat Frame Of The Back Support. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
SYNTEC
Model Of Vehicle
S3B BASE
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
19E065000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
The Lack Of Impact Absorption Increases The Risk Of Injury In The Event Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Syntec Will Notify The Affected Bus Manufacturer, And Dealers For That Manufacturer Will Install An Additional Impact Material Between The Re-Bond Back And The Vinyl Back Cover, Free Of Charge. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Syntec Customer Service At 1-336-862-7509.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Syntec Seating Solutions, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
1156972
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Syntec Seating Solutions, Llc
Date Report Received
20191003
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222