2020 Volvo VN Technical Service Bulletins

265 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2020 Volvo VN. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 11000873May 2, 2024Engine. CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
• 10253821Apr 22, 2024Engine cooling. CBR: Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information.
• 10253819Apr 2, 2024Engine cooling. CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
• 10252317Mar 1, 2024Engine cooling. CBR: Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.
• 10252316Mar 1, 2024Equipment. CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
• 10251325Feb 23, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
• 10251317Feb 19, 2024Suspension. CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer
• 10251323Feb 16, 2024Electrical system, Brakes. CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
• 10251319Feb 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
• 10249563Jan 26, 2024Electrical system, Brakes. Fleet Improvement Campaign: (ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection
• 10249569Jan 18, 2024Electrical system. CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
• 10248093Dec 18, 2023Engine cooling. Service Campaign: Volvo trucks has determined that certain VN model trucks built with an D13 Turbo Compound engine that have had a reman TC unit installed could experience a failure with the reman TC unit.
• 10248063Dec 1, 2023Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
• 10246113Nov 17, 2023Forward collision avoidance. Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been developed. The new software will be delivered as an updated PAR file to the ABS Module and will help reduce heat load on steer axle’s brake assemblies during an adaptive cruise control braking event. Follow the instructions below to visually inspect the brake rotors on the steer axle for excessive heat damage…
• 10246111Nov 10, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Parts Sales and Marketing Bulletin: Volvo Trucks is excited to announce an additional year warranty program on Volvo Reman AMT I-Shift Complete Transmissions. This extended warranty of 3 years or 350,000 miles on the transmission will be applicable when dealer installed, required parts are installed and is registered via eService.
• 10244826Oct 19, 2023Electrical system. Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster.
• 10244825Oct 12, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2018.
• 10243531Sep 28, 2023Engine cooling. Owner Notification Letter, Extended Warranty Coverage U114. The EGR Cooler is the component provided coverage under this warranty extension.
• 10243458Sep 12, 2023Electrical system. CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12vAccessory Power Supply - Model Year(MY) 2017 To Present
• 10243461Sep 5, 2023Engine cooling. TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
• 10243460Sep 5, 2023Engine cooling. TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
• 10241904Aug 29, 2023Electrical system. CBR: Volvo VHD & VN Models - Vehicle Wil Not Start, PTO Active Message Displayed In Cluster, PTO Light On When PTO Switch Is Turned Off
• 10241906Aug 14, 2023Suspension. TSB: Barksdale Leveling Valve, Leak Test
• 10241911Aug 8, 2023Wheels. CBR: Valve Stem Extension Contacting Outer Wheel
• 10240244Jul 24, 2023Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. CBR: Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
• 10240249Jul 5, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. CBR: Volvo Chassis - Nonfunctioning 12v Accessory Power Supply - Model Year (MY) 2017 To Present
• 10240272Jul 3, 2023Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. TSB: Hood Cable Breaking or Binding
• 10240252Jul 1, 2023Engine cooling. CBR: Volvo DEF Dosing Valve Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P202D00, P208E00, P103B00 - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238715Jun 28, 2023Engine cooling. Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
• 10238774Jun 22, 2023Electrical system. Infotainment System - Volume Drop During A Phone Call, Phone Connected Via Bluetooth
• 10238718Jun 16, 2023Engine cooling. CBR - Volvo NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238752Jun 13, 2023Suspension. CBR - Vehicles Equipped With Chalmers Suspension - Frame Bracket Hardware Loose or Interfering
• 10238713Jun 6, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. CBR - Volvo Chassis - Model VNX - One piece Propeller Shaft ( Drive Shaft ) Contacts Cross Member
• 10238696Jun 6, 2023Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages. CBR - Volvo Chassis - Hood Release Cable Binding Or Broken
• 10238717Jun 5, 2023Engine cooling. CBR - Volvo NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238694Jun 5, 2023Engine cooling. CBR - Volvo Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
• 10238767Jun 2, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Campaign - Volvo has received reports of certain VN chassis, with Allison transmissions, containing possible incorrect transmission mounting hardware.
• 10238765Jun 2, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Campaign - On certain Volvo truck models built with a D13 engines, there were some inconsistencies with the engine valve and injector adjustments.
• 10237372May 31, 2023Equipment. Service Literature Published and Released in May, 2023
• 10237367May 30, 2023Engine cooling. CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P225C00 : NOx1 Sensor Stuck High - US17+OBD2019 And Newer Emissions
• 10237366May 22, 2023Fuel system. CBR: Model Year 2017 to Current - Fuel Filter Change ( Primary And Secondary ) For The EM - USA17 Emission Engines
• 10237309May 22, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. Service Campaign: Volvo has received reports of certain VN chassis, with Allison transmissions, containing possible incorrect transmission mounting hardware.
• 10237365May 17, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. CBR: Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Transmission Electronic Control Unit ( TECU ) MID130 PSID 29 FMI 7 / P10AE81 Fault Codes Being Generated
• 10237364May 10, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. CBR: Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Transmission Kickdown Mode
• 10237360May 2, 2023Transmission and drivetrain. CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P215A-64, Fault Code SPN 84 FMI 19
• 10235290Apr 27, 2023Electrical system. CBR: Volvo - Transmission Will Not Shift Into 12TH Gear Under A Load.
• 10235447Apr 19, 2023Wheels. Hub Cap, Leaking
• 10235356Apr 18, 2023Engine cooling. CBR: 11L Engines, Non-Common Rail - Air Compressor Coolant Pipe, Parts Substitution - US14+OBD13 To US14+OBD16
• 10235283Apr 18, 2023Engine cooling. CBR: Volvo NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions. The primary failure mode the NOx Sensors is internal failure, which will generate a sensor specific fault code.
• 10235370Apr 14, 2023Brakes. SC: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) software update and inspection

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