TSB: BUICK ECONOLINE, EXCURSION, F-250, F-250 SD, F-350, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-650, F-650 SD, F750, LACROSSE (1999-2018)

Bulletin 17406 - September 1, 2004

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID17406
ManufacturerBUICK
ModelsECONOLINE, EXCURSION, F-250, F-250 SD, F-350, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-650, F-650 SD, F750, LACROSSE
Model Years1999-2018
Date IssuedSeptember 1, 2004
Date Added to NHTSAMay 7, 2018
ComponentSTEERING
Vehicles Affected56 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

17406 - Service Update. Vehicles may be missing a seal plug in the electric power steering (EPS) connector cavity leading to corrosion. Vehicle may lose steering assist and/or set diagnostic trouble codes and driver information center mess

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
BUICK LACROSSE 2018 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2018 010000 STEERING
BUICK LACROSSE 2017 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BUICK LACROSSE 2017 010000 STEERING
FORD EXCURSION 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 SD 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 SD 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 SD 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 2005 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD EXCURSION 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-450 SD 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-550 SD 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 SD 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 2004 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD ECONOLINE 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD EXCURSION 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 SD 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 SD 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-450 SD 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-550 SD 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD ECONOLINE 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD EXCURSION 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 SD 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 SD 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-450 SD 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-550 SD 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 2002 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD ECONOLINE 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD EXCURSION 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 SD 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 SD 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-450 SD 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-550 SD 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 2001 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD ECONOLINE 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD EXCURSION 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 SD 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 SD 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-450 SD 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-550 SD 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 2000 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD ECONOLINE 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD EXCURSION 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-250 SD 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-350 SD 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-450 SD 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-550 SD 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F-650 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD F750 1999 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized BUICK dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (17406) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.