The service and repair manual for the 2011 Volvo VNM — 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 | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 12.8L 10.8L I6 — turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 0 complaints · 71 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 VNM
- Power Train — clutch assembly · 13V268000Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop.
- Trailer Hitches — fifth wheel assembly · 15V643000If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to.
- Visibility/Wiper · 13V349000Inoperable wipers may result in poor driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V492000The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a c.
- Trailer Hitches — fifth wheel assembly · 11V460000If the driver drives away with a trailer that is not properly coupled, the trailer can come loose an.
- 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 71 technical service bulletins for the 2011 VNM. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 VNM manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 VNM?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 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 2011 VNM problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 VNM, covering power train, trailer hitches, visibility/wiper. 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 2011 VNM wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 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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