Syntec S3b Base — Seats
Published October 3, 2019 · Recall initiated: October 3, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19E065000, published October 3, 2019. Recalling firm: SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC; Syntec S3b Base — Seats.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SYNTEC
- Model
- S3B BASE
- Manufacturer
- SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC
- Lot
- SYNTEC S3B BASE | SYNTEC S3C SCHOOL BUS SEATS
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Syntec S3b Base — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19E065000 on October 3, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SYNTEC. Model: S3B BASE.