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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18E015000

Syntec S3b Wall Mounted Seats — Seats

Published March 12, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 9, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18E015000, published March 12, 2018 and initiated March 9, 2018. Recalling firm: SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC; Syntec S3b Wall Mounted Seats — Seats.

What's the hazard

Syntec Seating Solutions, LLC (Syntec) is recalling certain S3B Non-Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash. 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.

What to do

Syntec will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Syntec issued owners an interim notification on April 13, 2018. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact Syntec customer service at 1-336-862-7509. Syntec's number for this recall is NRB100.

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Recall details

Brand
SYNTEC
Model
S3B WALL MOUNTED SEATS
Manufacturer
SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC
Lot
SYNTEC S3B WALL MOUNTED SEATS
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Syntec S3b Wall Mounted Seats — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18E015000 on March 12, 2018. Reported hazard: Syntec Seating Solutions, LLC (Syntec) is recalling certain S3B Non-Restraint Wall Mounted Seats. The wall mounting bracket may crack, causing the seat to not remain secured in place in the event of a crash. 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Syntec will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional wall mounting bracket, free of charge. Syntec issued owners an interim notification on April 13, 2018. The recall began May 30, 2019. Owners may contact Syntec customer service at 1-336-862-7509. Syntec's number for this recall is NRB100.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SYNTEC. Model: S3B WALL MOUNTED SEATS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)