2021 Volvo VNL Service and Repair Manual

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2021 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

  • 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

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Vehicle Safety Data

2021 Volvo VNL Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #20V24100029/04/2020Component: STEERING

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.

Consequence

The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specificati

NHTSA #21V85800004/11/2021Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump, breaking the shaft seal and resulting in a

Consequence

A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail

NHTSA #20V53500002/09/2020Component: STEERING

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2021 VNL, VHD, and VNR vehicles. The king pin nut may not have been installed or properly tightened during axle assembly.

Consequence

If the king pin is missing or not tightened properly, the knuckle may separate from the axle, increa

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle to make sure that the king pin

NHTSA #20V53600002/09/2020Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

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

Consequence

A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required,

NHTSA #20V38400001/07/2020Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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

Consequence

If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began Au

TSB #10253821

CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information.

TSB #10253819

CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.

TSB #10253824

CBR: Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults.

TSB #10252316

CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.

TSB #10252317

CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.

TSB #10252318

CBR: It may be possible for Bergstrom controlled Eberspacher Espar parking heaters to ignite and burn for 5 min and never start again.

TSB #10252321

CBR: After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed.

TSB #10251319

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

Showing the 8 most recent of 150 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

No complaints filed No consumer complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo VNL.
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