The service and repair manual for the 1998 Volvo VN — 12.1L and 10.5L and 10.8L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 14.6L I6 and 10.3L and 12.7L I6 and 11.1L 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 12.1L 10.5L 10.8L I6 — 661 cu in, turbocharged 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged 14.6L I6 — 893 cu in, turbocharged 10.3L 12.7L I6 — 774 cu in 11.1L I6 — 677 cu in |
| Trims | VN64T Tractor Truck - Long Conventional · VN42T Tractor Truck - Long Conventional |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 44 complaints · 61 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 VN
- Exterior Lighting · 98V092000If these lights fail, a visibility problem would occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 44 complaints and Volvo has issued 61 technical service bulletins for the 1998 VN. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 VN manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 VN?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 12.1L and 10.5L and 10.8L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 14.6L I6 and 10.3L and 12.7L I6 and 11.1L I6 across the VN64T Tractor Truck - Long Conventional, VN42T Tractor Truck - Long Conventional trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Volvo published for this year.
What 1998 VN problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1998 VN, covering exterior lighting. 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 1998 VN wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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