2013 Volvo VNL 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
- 16.1L 984Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
- 14.9L 912Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
- 12.8L 780Cu. In. 6 DIESEL
- 11.9L 726Cu. In. 6 CNG
- 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
Volvo Trucks North America, (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013 VNM and VNL trucks manufactured April 16, 2012, to May 4, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with certain Meritor FF967 non-dri
The improperly heat treated axles may fracture, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasin
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axles for specific heat code serial numbers.
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
Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop
Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 VNL and VNM trucks and certain model year 2017 VNX trucks. In the affected vehicles, incorrect software for controlling th
If the brake system becomes contaminated, braking performance could be affected, increasing the risk
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle control module and replace the air
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an MGM Type 2
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Volvo will notify owners and the brake chambers will be replaced as needed, free of charge. The saf
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with a horizontally mounted remote battery disconnect s
Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a
Volvo will send owners an interim letter and dealers will replace and relocate the remote battery di
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
If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to
Volvo will notify owners, and Fontaine dealers will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model f
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 VNL vehicles manufactured April 2, 2012, through May 3, 2013; and equipped with a Meritor RPL-20 driveline transmission. The drives
Failure of the driveshaft can result in debris on the roadway and disabling of the truck, which can
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equipped with certain Electric Auxiliary Power Units
If the mounting points crack and tear or the attaching bolts loosen or fail, the power unit may deta
Volvo will notify owners and IFS dealers will inspect the APU for damage and, where needed, install
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
INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. INADVERTENT BRA
VOLVO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL BENDIX DEVELOPS A PERMANENT REMEDY.
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
Showing the 8 most recent of 91 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
THE OWNER STATES THAT HIS DRIVERS EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE TIRE FAILURES ON SAME VOLVO 430 AUTO HAULER (MODEL 2013 VNL64T). THE TIRES INVOLVED IN THE FAILURES WERE MICHELIN XZA2 ENERGY 295/60 R22.5.
BRIDGESTONE GREATEC M885 SUPER SINGLE TIRES.ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THROUGHOUT OUR FLEET THER HAVE BEEN MANY INCIDENTS OF THESE TIRES LOSING TRACTION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DRIVING CONDITIONS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLVO VNL. WHILE DRIVING 40 TO 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL. FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. THE FAI
EXHAUST FLEX PIPE DEVELOPED A HOLE CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK WHICH IN TURN PREVENTED THE TRUCK FROM CLEANING THE PARTICULATE FILTER. THIS IN TURN CREATED EXTRA WORK ON THE TURBO WHICH BECAME HEATED BEYO
THE WEST COAST MIRRORS DON'T EXTEND FAR ENOUGH FROM THE SIDES OF THE TRUCK. A DRIVER CAN'T ADJUST THESE MIRROR ARMS TO SUFFICIENTLY OBSERVE TRAFFIC IN THE LANE IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE TRUCK. I HAVE OVE
Showing the 5 most serious of 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
