SYNTEC SYNTEC S3B TRACK MOUNTED SEATS Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SYNTEC S3B TRACK MOUNTED 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 TRACK MOUNTED SEATS equipment due to seats issues. 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 .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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