SYNTEC SYNTEC S3B BASE Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SYNTEC S3B BASE
Brand
SYNTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
SynTec Seating Solutions, LLC is recalling certain SYNTEC S3B BASE equipment due to seats issues. The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026