Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

The lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) system is a standardized and uniform attachment system for installing child safety seats in passenger vehicles. LATCH-equipped child safety seats have two lower attachments that connect to the vehicle portion of the LATCH system.

The vehicle portion of the system consists of two attachment points (6 mm wires) welded to the 60 percent and the 40 percent rear seat backrest frame. The attachment points protrude from the bite line between the seat cushion and seat backrest.

If a child safety seat was in use during a collision, inspect the vehicle portion of the system for damage. If any of the attachment points (6mm wires) are damaged, install a new seat backrest frame. See REAR SEAT BACKREST - SPLIT BENCH .