Rope cannot slip out (i.e. pintle hook, pin or similar)

Does not require a shackle to attach it. (i.e. a hook or pin, or pintle)

Hook and mountings should be significantly stronger than strop (i.e. strop breaks before hook. Many strops have a >11 tonne breaking strain)

Attached with at least two 9/16" grade 5 hi tensile bolts

Attached directly through chassis

Reinforcing plates used to increase chassis strength and prevent bolt pull-through

No welds (weak points)

Has a clear line of pull with no bullbars or similar in the way.

Have two recovery points on the front, you can halve the load by using a bridle, and change the angle of pull in case you are getting recovered around a corner.

Mistakes I have seen

Recovery point breaks - attached to chassis without reinforcing plates - pulls chassis apart.

Recovery point breaks - attached to chassis with bolts that are just not big enough/hi tensile.

Recovery point bends - pull was at an angle & reinforcing was insufficient for lateral forces

Recovery point bends - hook mounted upside down, rope slipped onto point of hook

Recovery point bends - bouncing after first attempt and rope slipped onto point of hook