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Latest 2023-2024 LATCH Manual Update

Page 73, Chapter 7

REASON FOR UPDATE: Dorel has added models that are tethered in rear-facing mode. Add the text in red to a new Dorel row for the table on this page. (Click here for a PDF that has been formatted so it can be printed, cut out, and attached to page 73, if you like.)

Dorel /
Tanya Hiday /
thiday@djgusa.com
Emme 360 and Turn /
and Go 360
all-in-1 /
CRs /
(The method, as /
described for rotating /
CRs on page 67, is /
neither Swedish or /
Australian)
No; tether only to a /
vehicle TA using /
regular tether /
routing.
Tether on nonrotating /
part of CR; same /
attachment for RF and /
FF.

Page A-2, Table A1

REASON FOR UPDATE: Dorel has updated its stance regarding the requirement to tether FF CRs. Add the text in red to the Dorel row of Table A1. (Click here for a PDF that has been formatted so it can be printed, cut out, and attached to page A-2, if you like.)

LATCH Manual Update 2023-2024, Dorel update to Table A-1

Page A-3, Table A2

REASON FOR UPDATE: A correction in Table A2 to Britax’s borrowing information for boosters. Update the crossed-out information with the text in red to the Britax row of Table A2.

LATCH Manual Update 2023-2024, Britax update to Table A-2

Page A-3, Table A2

REASON FOR UPDATE: Dorel has introduced new CR models with tethering-in-booster-mode guidance that differs from that of all other Dorel models. Add the text in red to the Dorel row of Table A2.
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LATCH Manual Update 2023-2024, Dorel update to Table A-2

Page A-11, BESI, Inc.

REASON FOR UPDATE: A correction to the types of belts that may be used with BESI’s Moore Support Vest. Update the crossed-out information with the text in red.

Moore Support Vest
Positional vest that provides extra support for individuals 65 pounds and over. Use in personal vehicles only in positions with a tether anchor where the occupant also wears a lap-shoulder or lap-only belt with a lap-shoulder belt and tether anchor only.

Page A-17, Chicco

REASON FOR UPDATE: A typo appears in the heading for Chicco convertible CRs. Update the crossed-out information with the text in red.

Convertible CRs (incl. all-in-1 in booster harness mode)

Page A-31, Dorel

REASON FOR UPDATE: Dorel has added CR weights for new models. Add text in red.
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Dorel—CR Weights (in pounds)
Use this product weight, when needed, to calculate the child weight
limit for LATCH. Remember: For CRs made since February 2014,
simply follow the LA attachment limit provided by labels and manuals.

Crosstown………………………………………14
Emme 360………………………………………35
EverSlim/SlimRide………………………..23

Greener Baby Comfort Ride……….13
TriMate/TriFit………………………………..14
Turn and Go 360…………………………..32

Page B-34, Chevrolet

REASON FOR UPDATE: A recall was issued.
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Revise the following information by adding the text in red.

EQUINOX 4-door
SUV
18-23 TA (2) LATCH (3) TAs on backs of seats.
Cargo Cover: If removed for TA installation, place in storage location under load floor.
Front Seat Belt: See “Dynamic latchplate” in the bullet section (top of this entry).
Recall, MY20-23: The LAs of vehicles made 6/02/2020-3/19/2023 may have excessive
coating on them that may interfere with CR installation. A Chevrolet dealer will inspect
and, if necessary, repair the lower anchor bars. NHTSA Campaign #23V-339.

Page B-101, GMC

REASON FOR UPDATE: A recall was issued.
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Revise the following information by adding the text in red.

TERRAIN /
TERRAIN /
DENALI /
4-door,
5-pass.
SUV
18-23 TA (2) LATCH (3) TAs on backs of seats.
Cargo Cover: If removed for TA installation, place in storage location under load floor.
Front Seat Belt: See “Dynamic latchplate” in the bullet section (top of this entry).
Recall, MY20-23: The LAs of vehicles made 6/02/2020-3/19/2023 may have excessive
coating on them that may interfere with CR installation. A Chevrolet dealer will inspect
and, if necessary, repair the lower anchor bars. NHTSA Campaign #23V-339.