Vehicles with LATCH Bars Provided for a Center Seating Position
These models have LATCH bars for a center rear seating position for the model years (MY) shown. Note: Models from Ford brands, Chrysler Brands LLC, and Mazda that allow the use of nonstandard center LATCH by connecting to the inner bars of standard outboard LATCH positions are not included in this resource. The following is broken down by the various configurations that exist.
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Retrofit Tether Anchor Guide
This guide supplements the 2013 LATCH Manual. In many vehicles, installation of tether anchor hardware is easy with the correct kit, very basic tools, and proper instructions, so some consumers may be comfortable installing the tether anchor themselves.
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BRITAX Boulevard: Recall of 2006 models and perspective
The tether hook broke in severe crash testing with the weighted 6-year-old dummy (65 pounds), allowing the CR to move into the reclined position, which could cause a pinching hazard. The Boulevard tether recall raised many questions and deserves more explanation to help CPSTs understand tether testing and answer caregivers’ questions.
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Chrysler Group LLC - LATCH Anchorage Weight Limits
Chrysler Group, LLC has revised the maximum weight limit, for a tether anchor used with a seat belt, in three additional vehicle models.
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Correction to Ram Truck Owner's Manuals
Chrysler Group LLC recently discovered that the owner's manuals for certain 2009-2011 Ram Quad Cab and Ram Crew Cab trucks incorrectly describe the tether anchorage.
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LATCH Working Group Makes Progress
For those who have been frustrated due to lack of consistent labeling of tether and lower anchorages, there is good news. A voluntary agreement among vehicle and CR manufacturers has been made for improved labeling beginning in 2010. This breakthrough was one of the agreements among the vehicle and child restraint manufacturers concerning LATCH that was reported officially to NHTSA in a letter from the LATCH Working Group (WG) in December 2008.
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Toyota’s Tether Anchor Installation Program Through SBS USA
Toyota and SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A (SBS USA) have collaborated on a new program to provide tether anchor kits and installation for families with pre-2001 Toyota and Lexus models. Dealers throughout the continental U.S. and Alaska will honor certificates from SBS USA for the tether kit and installation. The certificates can be obtained through SBS USA by sending in an application that includes the VIN number and information about the children to be transported, along with a voluntary donation of $5 or more per anchor. Highway safety or child safety organizations can have a supply of certificates to fill out with families in need at checkup events. The donations help defray administrative costs of SBS USA.Information about the program and applications are available on the SBS USA website in English and Spanish, www.carseat.org
Sunshine Kids - SuperLATCH
A new, radically redesigned lower connector system, called SuperLATCH (SL), is a major improvement to Sunshine Kids’ Radian line of CRs. This innovation marks an important step in how CRs are designed and may even represent a crossroads regarding LATCH use.
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