Syntec · United States · High
Syntec S3B Base, S3C School Bus Seats: Seats
Affects Syntec S3B Base, S3C School Bus Seats · — — about 1.2M vehicles.
The hazard
The lack of impact absorption increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational