Defect Description For Recall
Syntec Seating Solutions, Llc (Syntec) Is Recalling Certain S3B Track Mounted Seats In 30″, 36″, 39″ And 45″ Widths, Manufactured August 24, 2014, To October 23, 2015. In The Event Of A Severe Rear-End Collision, The Seats May Tilt Rearward. As Such, These Seats Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) 222, “School Bus Passenger Seating And Crash ProteCTIon.”
Make Of Vehicle
SYNTEC
Model Of Vehicle
S3B TRACK MOUNTED SEATS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15E089000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Severe Rear-End Collision, The Seats May Tilt Rearward And Result In Injuries To The Passenger’S Knees And/Or Impede The Exiting Of The Bus.
Fix Defect
Syntec Will Notify The Manufacturer That Purchased The Seats, And Dealers For That Manufacturer Will Replace Install A Toe-Clamp On The Front Feet Of The S3B Track Mounted Seats, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 21, 2016. Owners May Contact Syntec Customer Service At 1-336-862-7509. Syntec’S Number For This Recall Is TMS100.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Syntec Seating Solutions, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20140824
End Of Manufacture
20151023
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
3585
Date Owners Notified
20160121
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Syntec Seating Solutions, Llc
Date Report Received
20151109
Make Campaign Number
TMS100
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
222