The Door Latch is an OEM part for Bosch dishwashers. This latch mechanism securely fastens the dishwasher door in the closed position during operation. Causes of a bad door latch can include wear and loosening of moving parts over time and cycles, or damage to latch components from forced or excessive door openings. Symptoms of a bad door latch include: The door not closing or latching properly Unexpected door openings during the wash cycle Reduced safety with an unstable door This genuine OEM Bosch part is also compatible with Thermador, Gaggenau and select Kenmore models.Part Number 00187185 (AP2825198) replaces 1096932, 187185, AH3440278, EA3440278, PS3440278, PS8698175.