The Recovery is a flatbed tow truck featured in Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
Design
The Recovery is, as implied, a vehicle intended to recover vehicles that are unable to move, evidenced by the ramps on the back and the unusable strobe lights. While the Nintendo DS rendition assumes the design of a large truck similar to the Yankee or the Tanker, the iOS rendition assumes the appearance of a Packer from the 3D Universe, with a cab-over design from the HD Universe rendition (albeit with some tweaks, such as the radiator grille and the cab shape).
The Recovery's only paint scheme is red (DS version)/grey (PSP version)/white (iOS version) and it cannot be resprayed at a Pay 'n' Spray owing to its size. Contrary to its purpose, the Recovery cannot be used to tow cars.
Performance
The Recovery is large and can knock other cars out of the way with ease. Its size means that it can sustain a good amount of damage before exploding. It has moderate acceleration, but its handling could be better, featuring poor cornering due to its long wheelbase and heavy weight. Its slow speed makes it easy for the police to bust the player.
Gallery
The Recovery in the Nintendo DS version of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
Prominent Appearances in Gameplay
- In the ending cutscene of the mission Pimp His Ride.
- During the mission The Tow Job for Wade Heston.
Locations
The Recovery is pretty rare and, with only one location in the entire city, it is also hard to find and is not driven on the streets (except during Pimp His Ride and The Tow Job).
- Near the border of Francis International Airport and Beechwood City in the block just south of the nearby Pay 'n' Spray in Willis. This is the same block as where the Liberty City Gun Club is located.
- Parked in the scrapyard in Firefly Projects, Broker.
Special Variant
Recovery with a Hellenbach
A Recovery with a Hellenbach in the back appears during the mission The Tow Job.
Trivia
- In the Nintendo DS version, the Recovery's wheels seems to be misplaced, with the second axle placed in the middle section of the vehicle.