ARB Snatch Strap problems

I too have bought an ARB strap or two over the time and had absolutely no issues, You must clean them out to get rid of the abrasive particles which in turn really damage the strap. Hope this helps

Mines 18mths old, and pulled out a dozen or so Yotas, and been used as demo on driver training a few times.

I'll buy another ARB one without a problem.

The problems were reported in 4WD Monthly, that the ARB straps were breaking 1 - 2 (maybe 3) tonnes less than there rating at the stiching for the loops.

ARB said it was due to a bad batch from there supplier and are now changing the method of how the loops are stitched.

They are not recalling straps but said something about replacing failed straps. I can't remember exactly - I'm sure some else here will correct me.

I would hazard a guess that the 2002 straps should be fine - as they hinted that it was a more recent (mid 2003?) batch of straps.

Hope this helps,
Cheers,
Rhu

Perfectly correct, the problem wasn't the strap itself but rather the failure of the stitching. It still results in a failure but ARB have acknowledged the bad batch and extended warranties on all straps considerably. If it fails within two years I think it is then they will replace it. Ring ARB if you have any querries.The warranty was extended to straps already purchesed as well.

ARB have placed a brochure insert in the Oct 2003 issue of 4wd monthly, Titled an Apology from ARB explaining the situation in simple detail.
It makes an interesting read.

They have also extended effective immediatly the warranty on all ARB straps in the market to 5 years from date of purchase.
This is retrospective covering straps already purchased.

So floyd your strap now has a warranty period until March 2007 as long as you have the proof of purchase.

Regards
John

ARB got caught out on this one and their offer of an extended warranty stinks of meanness. They are putting lives at risk. I saw the article and they responded with a pathetic apology and warranty.
What good is a warranty to some person stuck out in the Simpson in a sand bog and the snatch strap gives way during an attempted rescue. Or to be caught in a flooding creek with a strap that you can't rely on.

The straps tested were faulty by ARB's own admission, the straps failed to do what they were specified to do.

ARB should do nothing less than a total recall of all snath straps distributed in the faulty batch and replace them with new - immediately.

Further, they should recall all straps sold in the last 12 months for inspection and test as necessary.

Come on ARB, do the right thing by the consumers.
Good on 4WD Monthly for bringing this problem to notice and printing.

Floyd,

Can't respond to the ARB strap issue because I know nothing about it...But, IMHO it is wise to carry a 2nd strap. Straps do break from time to time and having a spare gives you a bit of peace of mind. Also, there are times when you may need to join 2 straps together. Of course, if you do all your offroading with a club or in convoy with others a 2nd strap isn't so necessary.

:o) MelissaPetrol 4.5L GU Patrol &
Camprite TL8 offroad camper