SYNTEC SYNTEC S3B RESTRAINT SEATS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SYNTEC S3B RESTRAINT SEATS
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 RESTRAINT SEATS equipment due to seats issues. If the seat mounting foot detaches from the floor, it can increase 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 45" Restraint School Bus Seats. The seat's foot may pull through the bolted joint at the bus floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seat mounting foot detaches from the floor, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
SynTec has notified the bus manufacturer that purchased the seats, and dealers for those manufacturers will install a washer between the rear mounting foot and the bus floor, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact SynTec customer service at 1-336-862-7509. SynTec's number for this recall is RES101.
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