The service and repair manual for the 2012 Volvo VHD — 12.8L and 10.8L I6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Volvo published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 12.8L 10.8L I6 — turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional |
| Federal record | 7 recalls · 0 complaints · 165 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 VHD
- Power Train — clutch assembly · 13V268000Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop.
- Parking Brake — conventional › air · 13V152000Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
- Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v battery › cables · 13V102000Loose or chafed cables may lead to overheating of the battery cable and switch which may result in a.
- Power Train — driveline · 11V294000This can result in seam weld fracture when torque is applied. once the tube seam weld is fractured,.
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 16V735000If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, wh.
- Visibility/Wiper · 13V349000Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Service Brakes, Air — supply › check valve · 12V036000Inadvertent brake application can cause the brakes to overheat and lead to a fire. inadvertent bra.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Volvo has issued 165 technical service bulletins for the 2012 VHD. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 VHD manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 VHD?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 12.8L and 10.8L I6 across the Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional, Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 2012 VHD problems does it help with?
7 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 VHD, covering power train, parking brake, electrical system. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Volvo dealers.
Does it include 2012 VHD wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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