BREAK-AWAY RECOVERY POINT DEVICES FOR CRASH ENERGY MANAGEMENT

A break-away recovery point device is disclosed for use with a vehicle frame. The break-away recovery point device includes a body having a recovery attachment device space, a frame attachment hole, and a break-away slot. The recovery attachment device space is configured to receive a recovery attachment device that is able to provide a supplemental pulling force. The frame attachment hole is configured to receive a first fixing element to affix the body to the vehicle frame and to enable rotation of the body about the first fixing element. The break-away slot is configured to receive a second fixing element to affix the body to the vehicle frame and to enable the body to rotate away from the second fixing element.