I just had the Latch retrofit done for free by dealer on 5/98 build date A6.

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Mar 14, 2006 | 06:51 PM

Tony Soprano

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I just had the Latch retrofit done for free by dealer on 5/98 build date A6.

They even gave me a new A4 loaner. I wouldn't have thought it was possible to have it installed at all, l let alone, for free. Thanks to the forum my kid will have a nicely secured car seat.

Mar 14, 2006 | 07:06 PM

absolutcq20v

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Yup, feds require they do it for free for those who request it. Glad it went well.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:15 PM

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Re: I just had the Latch retrofit done for free by dealer on 5/98 build date A6.

What is the LATCH retrofit?

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:21 PM

Deuce4.2

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Really? When I took my car in for a CEL I mentioned it and they said they could do it for a fee.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:30 PM

Jmacs4.2

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I had them installed into my '02 4.2 last week and paid zero.

That makes the 3rd Audi for me with the retofit latches...never a problem.

Mar 14, 2006 | 08:46 PM

Deuce4.2

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Hmmmm, looks like I'll have to try again.

Mar 15, 2006 | 03:27 AM

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LATCH Info

<ul><li><a href="http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/LATCH/">LATCH</a></li></ul>

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Mar 15, 2006 | 04:03 AM

absolutcq20v

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There may be something on NHTSA's or IIHS's websites you can bring to your dealer.

I do recall that all vehicles and carseats manufactured after 9/1/02 have to have LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) installed and be LATCH compatible, respectively.

I think I heard the 'manufaturer required to install LATCH upon request' at a seminar...I'll have to dig through my notes/CDS because now I'm curious. :P If I find anything, I'll check back with you.