2011 Volvo VNM Service and Repair Manual

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Factory-Grade Data

2011 Volvo VNM service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional
  • Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional

Engines covered

  • 12.8L 780Cu. In. 6 DIESEL
  • 10.8L 661Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2011 Volvo VNM Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #13V26800026/06/2013Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch. Witho

Consequence

Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The

NHTSA #15V64300013/10/2015Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra

Consequence

If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model f

NHTSA #13V34900013/08/2013Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through September 30, 2010 and June 1, 2011, through November

Consequence

Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners and dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor, free of charge. The r

NHTSA #10V49200012/10/2010Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 VHD, VNL, VNM, AS WELL AS 2008-2010 VT VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE TIRE DESCRIPTION MAY BE IN

Consequence

THE MISINFORMATION ON THESE LABELS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE OVERLOADING THAT CAN INCREASE RISK OF A C

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 25,

NHTSA #11V46000001/09/2011Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY

VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIA

Consequence

IF THE DRIVER DRIVES AWAY WITH A TRAILER THAT IS NOT PROPERLY COUPLED, THE TRAILER CAN COME LOOSE AN

Remedy

DEALERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOCK BAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL

NHTSA #12V03600001/02/2012Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION

Consequence

INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRA

Remedy

VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY.

TSB #10251323

CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)

TSB #10251319

CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.

TSB #10251325

CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.

TSB #10249569

CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement

TSB #10248063

CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.

TSB #10241904

CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off

TSB #10241906

TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test

TSB #10240244

CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission

Showing the 8 most recent of 95 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

No complaints filed No consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Volvo VNM.
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