Towball recovery, anyone?

[Rip'n'Shred]

I also left a comment. See what happens. Stupidity.

[the ferret]

I also gave them a tongue lashing, I wonder if they will take me up on the Coroners reports, and I demanded it be removed forthwith.
But I doubt if it would even enter the thick heads of those responsible.
What needs to happen is a reporting to TV classification tribunal.
Cheers, the ferret

[scotty83]

Saw this too. Could not believe it. Thought about writing to Holden myself and posting it here as well but was beaten to it. Good to see it is not just me appalled at this ad. Let's try to get it withdrawn

[the ferret]

Just posted this on the Gubbermint website.
Hi I am a member of various 4x4 forums and I have come across this video depicting a towball recovery, this is a well known death trap and I demand that something is done to remove it from the media.
I can furnish you with Coroners findings on the deaths caused by towball recoveries.
This advertisment should not have been aired in my opinion and I would like you to investigate, after you have banned it.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHHF8piaxDA

Yours, Ferret Tools WA
Members can send their comments to safety@commerce.wa.gov.au

[TimE]

I just posted this, don't expect to see it published!

What idiot thought it was a good idea to snatch using a chain attached to a towball. I suggest you look up the Coroner reports on deaths caused bu this very practice, then consider your duty of care to the public, then withdraw this add from TV and Youtube.

If you have any scruples you might then put out a public apology for promoting practices that can and have caused death.

[the ferret]

I think it would be a good idea if as many as possible could could post a comment here, try and keep it respectable tho, the Gubbermint are not to blame as far as I see it, they are just well behind the 8 ball, as can be expected.
Here's the link again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHHF8piaxDA
And this is where you send it safety@commerce.wa.gov.au
Cheers, the ferret.

PS, I can't see me getting a new Colorado for free after this!!

[MudRunnerTD]

I have just watched it again and it is simply to worst thing I have ever seen in a Tv ad.

Not only is the chain around the tow ball but the other end is wrapped around the bumper of the bogged truck......

[Finly Owner]

The only saving grace is a heavy chain will fall quickly. But, I too was dismayed at this and the one where the car goes in the lake and is recovered by snatch over tow ball by tow truck.

Tim

[megatexture]

i too have commented on it giving a mouth full and wouldn’t expect our comments to be added and i also reported it to youtube to put it up for review if everyone can do that they will have to consider what’s wrong with the vid they give you a few options to report it under can’t remember what they are but i think i selected the last one and i also disliked the vid its currently got more dislikes then likes.

edit: i flagged it under "harmful dangerous acts" then selected other dangerous acts

[AB]

edit: i flagged it under "harmful dangerous acts" then selected other dangerous acts

I did that too actually...

Also noticed the dislike bar is growing fast on that Youtube video tonight....lol