Recall 17V486 covers 4 2013-2016 Csi Wildland Unit emergency vehicles for Stazworks wheels that can crack and detach. Free repair at any franchised Csi dealer.
Csi is recalling 4 2013-2016 Wildland Unit emergency vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis because Stazworks wheels can crack, break, and detach while the vehicle is in operation. Wheel loss while driving raises crash risk, and Csi dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Stazworks wheels on 2013-2016 Csi Wildland Unit vehicles carry the vehicle's weight and keep the tire centered on the Ford F-550 chassis hub. Each wheel also has to hold clamping force from the lug bolts as the emergency vehicle turns, brakes, and travels over uneven ground.
On affected vehicles, the wheel structure and bolt pattern do not have enough strength for that work. Cracks can form around the bolt area, then grow as the vehicle is driven. If the wheel breaks at that connection point, part or all of the wheel can separate from the vehicle, damaging the chassis or nearby vehicles and increasing crash risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners and service teams should treat visible wheel cracks, broken material, or looseness at the bolt area as signs the wheel is already unsafe.
Who's affected?
Covers one Wildland Unit model across four model years, with the same wheel hardware listed for each year.
| 2016 Csi Wildland Unit | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2015 Csi Wildland Unit | wheel hardware |
| 2013 Csi Wildland Unit | wheel hardware |
| 2014 Csi Wildland Unit | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 4 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wheel loss while driving can increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, avoid unnecessary trips and arrange the recall repair before regular use. Repair is free at any franchised Csi dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2016 Csi Wildland Unit is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Csi dealer to confirm the free Stazworks wheel replacement that fixes wheels at risk of cracking, breaking, and detaching during driving.
- Bring the recall notice if Csi sent one. If not, reference recall number 17V486 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the wheel replacement is confirmed; wheel loss while driving increases crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Csi technician replaces each affected Stazworks wheel with a new wheel. Csi reported that owners were notified and that dealers have already replaced the affected wheels free of charge. If your Wildland Unit still shows this recall as open, call the service department and ask them to confirm the wheel replacement before the vehicle returns to duty. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| May 29, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| July 31, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 2, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V486?
Recall 17V486 covers 4 2013-2016 Csi Wildland Unit emergency vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis with Stazworks wheels that can crack, break, and detach during vehicle operation. Dealers replaced the affected wheels for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2016 Csi Wildland Unit is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 17V486. If it is, contact Csi customer service at 1-989-348-2877 or a Csi dealer to confirm the affected wheels were replaced. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Csi's remedy says dealers replaced all affected wheels free of charge. Ask the dealer or Csi customer service to confirm the replacement is complete for your VIN.
What is the safety risk?
A Stazworks wheel that cracks and breaks during operation can detach from the vehicle. A wheel loss while driving can increase crash risk. If your VIN is included and the wheel replacement is not confirmed, contact Csi or the dealer before returning the vehicle to service.
What if I bought this Csi Wildland Unit used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Wildland Unit is included, then ask Csi customer service or the dealer to verify that the affected wheels were replaced.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V486000 |
|---|---|
| Csi customer service | 1-989-348-2877 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V486 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V486000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →