Syntec · United States · Mod
Syntec S3B Track Mounted Seats: Seats
Affects Syntec S3B Track Mounted Seats · — — about 4K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational