A latch for use in a vehicle having a rear seat with a fold down seatback. The
latch comprises a striker member coupled to the vehicle and a latch assembly coupled
to the seatback and configured to releasably engage the striker member. The latch
assembly comprises a catch plate configured with two prongs and pivotably mounted
on a support plate. A hook plate with two camming surfaces is configured to engage
at least one of the prongs with the hook plate pivotably mounted on the support
plate. The movement of the engaged prong is restricted in any direction when the
hook plate is in a locked position.
