The service and repair manual for the 1999 Volvo VN — 12.1L and 10.5L and 10.8L I6 and 14.6L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 15.0L and 11.1L I6 and 12.7L 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 | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 12.1L 10.5L 10.8L I6 — 661 cu in, turbocharged 14.6L I6 — 893 cu in, turbocharged 14.0L I6 — 855 cu in, turbocharged 15.0L 11.1L I6 — 677 cu in 12.7L I6 — 774 cu in |
| Trims | VN64T Tractor Truck - Long Conventional · VN42T Tractor Truck - Long Conventional |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 49 complaints · 64 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1999 VN
- Equipment — other › labels · 01V093000When operating the truck "bobtail" with full fuel tanks and two occupants with an allowance for pers.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 01V139001If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle cras.
- Visibility — defroster/defogger/hvac system · 99V225000In the event of a vehicle rollover, and the compact heater was in operation, fuel would still be sup.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 02V037005If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle cras.
- Service Brakes, Air · 99V055004Without sufficient torque on the guide pawl cap screw, the brakes could gradually lose adjustment, i.
Owners have filed 49 complaints and Volvo has issued 64 technical service bulletins for the 1999 VN. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1999 VN manual
Is this manual specific to the 1999 VN?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1999 model year, covering the 12.1L and 10.5L and 10.8L I6 and 14.6L I6 and 14.0L I6 and 15.0L and 11.1L I6 and 12.7L 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 1999 VN problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1999 VN, covering equipment, steering, visibility. 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 1999 VN wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1999 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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