An electrical connector includes housing having a mating face that is configured to be mounted onto an electrical connector interface. A latch assembly is provided on a side wall of the housing. The latch assembly is oriented to extend along the side wall. The latch assembly has a latch element formed on an end thereof proximate the mating face, and includes mounting brackets separated from one another along a length of the latch assembly. The mounting brackets join the latch assembly to the side wall. The latch assembly has a portion between the mounting brackets that is deflectable toward the side wall.