Universal Child Safety Seat System (UCSSS)

This is a pamphlet, with diagrams, from NHTSA which outlines this system. The UCSSS is a uniform anchorage (attachment) system for all new motor vehicles and child safety seats. The new system will greatly simplify child safety seat installation and will protect children by keeping seats more secure in vehicles. At least two rear seating positions in each vehicle will be equipped with the system. In addition, a third rear seating position will have an upper (tether) anchorage to hold the child seat tightly so the child’s head won't move too far forward in the event of a crash.