The service and repair manual for the 2009 Volvo VT — 16.1L I6 and 14.9L 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 | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 16.1L I6 — turbocharged 14.9L I6 — turbocharged |
| Trims | Base Straight Truck - Long Conventional · Base Tractor Truck - Long Conventional |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 0 complaints · 87 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2009 VT
- Power Train — clutch assembly · 13V268000Without a signal to disengage the clutch when the brakes are applied, the distance required to stop.
- Suspension — front › control arm › upper ball joint · 16V095000Failure of the ball joint may cause separation of the socket and a complete loss of steering, increa.
- Service Brakes, Air — supply › quick release valve · 10V571000Corrosion of the valve can cause it to malfunction, thereby adversely affecting braking performance.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V492000The misinformation on these labels could lead to a vehicle overloading that can increase risk of a c.
- Visibility — glass, side/rear · 10V359000The upper window hinges may fail and allow the glass to fall out of the window frame creating a road.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Volvo has issued 87 technical service bulletins for the 2009 VT. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2009 VT manual
Is this manual specific to the 2009 VT?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2009 model year, covering the 16.1L I6 and 14.9L 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 2009 VT problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2009 VT, covering power train, suspension, service brakes, air. 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 2009 VT wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2009 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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