2020 Volvo VNL 300 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 Tractor Truck - Medium Conventional 2-Door
Engines covered
- 10.8L 661Cu. In. l6 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged
- 12.8L 780Cu. In. l6 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged
- 14.9L 912Cu. In. l6 DIESEL Turbocharged
- 14.9L 912Cu. In. l6 DIESEL DOHC 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 Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specificati
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may r
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
A dealer will inspect and replace the defective gears as necessary, free of charge. An owner notifi
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightene
A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a highe
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.
If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the r
Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL vehicles. The window hinge and mounting hardware are insufficient to hold the window in place if the truck is driven with the s
If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the r
Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. The re
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required,
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened,
The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allo
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessa
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free o
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the
If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk
Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began Au
