The service and repair manual for the 2018 Volvo VNL — 14.9L I6 and 12.8L and 11.9L 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 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 14.9L I6 — turbocharged 12.8L 11.9L 10.8L I6 — turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional |
| Other 2018 VNL variants | VNL 300 → · VNL 400 → · VNL 740 → · VNL 760 → · VNL 860 → |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 12 complaints · 154 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2018 VNL
- Structure — body · 19V208000If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the r.
- Electrical System — wiring › fuses and circuit breakers · 19V509000If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Equipment — other › labels · 20V384000If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and Volvo has issued 154 technical service bulletins for the 2018 VNL. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2018 VNL manual
Is this manual specific to the 2018 VNL?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2018 model year, covering the 14.9L I6 and 12.8L and 11.9L 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 2018 VNL problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2018 VNL, covering structure, electrical system, equipment. 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 2018 VNL wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2018 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 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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