CBR 2246-5 032026
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
CBR 2246-5 032026
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
CBR 2488 072025
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data.
CBR-343 202408
CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak.
KC-202
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
KC-2347
CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
KC-183
Volvo Chassis - ( AMT, I-Shift ) - Transmission Grinding When Downshifting ; Range Synchronizer (Synchro) Timing Procedure - US07 And Newer
V-265-002
TSB-Charge Air Cooler t-clamp install.
CBR-2201
Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
KC-145
Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
KC-2112
Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
KC-2119
DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
KC-2143
(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP)
KC-405
Warranty Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT, I-Shift, mDrive ) Control Housing Assembly; Guidelines For Filing A Claim For Chassis Return Visit With Transmission Issues After A Repair Requiring Control Housing Removal And Reinstallation - US07 And Newer
KC-2028
AMT Control Housing Bench Testing - False Failures
KC-2174
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-435
Volvo Chassis - Equipped with An Automated Manual Transmission (AMT, iShift) - SNV 19-002 - AMT Oil Filter Housing Corrosion
KC-732
Unable To Retrieve "On Request" Messages For PeopleNet Or Omnitracs Modules Installed On The DL5 Data Link; Third Party Electronic Log Device Not Reporting Certain Data
KC-734
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) And Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) Pin Testing Procedure - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer.
KC-2107
DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and Newer
KC-2116
NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2165
DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
KC-2171
Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
KC-726
Fuel Level Gauge Reading Incorrect In The Instrument Cluster
KC-695
Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Changes And Removal Information; Permissible PAR File Changes - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-674
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Sending Unit Specification Information
KC-675
(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Equipped With A Catalyzed Exhaust Aftertreatment System ( EATS ) - Regeneration ( Regen ) Failure Diagnostic Process - US07 to US16 Emissions
KC-639
Volvo SNV15-008 Vocom Adapter ( 88890300 ) May Lock Up When Updating Firmware
KC-640
Volvo Chassis - Dealer Support Communication - Selecting The Proper SR Area For Creating An eService
KC-642
Volvo Chassis - Bendix ABS6 TO ABS8 Service Information
KC-647
Volvo Chassis Ghost Codes Due To Poor Grounding
KC-649
Volvo SNV14-035 When And How To Contact Tech Support ( eService & Phone )
KC-650
Volvo Chassis - Fuel Level Gauge Slow To Respond To Changes In Fuel Level
KC-660
Volvo Chassis - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
KC-636
Volvo Fault Code MID 144 PSID 204 FMI 9
SNV22-003
The Diagnostic Process
KC-623
Volvo I-Shift AMT Will Not Calibrate After Incorrect Flywheel Housing Is Installed
KC-784
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P0420 Illuminating The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
KC-366
Volvo Chassis - FSB 392 - 004 - Radio, Replacement
KC-705
Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - MID130 PID160 FMI1 Or FMI2 - For The I-Shift Transmission
KC-541
Volvo Chassis - FSB 761-002, Shock Absorber, Inspection
356EN01
VIDA QR Scanner Mobile App
Service Manager
Shipping and Handling of Volvo Lithium-ion 48V Mild Hybrid Battery to Global Battery Solutions (GBS)
KC-392
Volvo Chassis - Driveline (Driveshaft, Propeller Shaft) Ride Height And Angle, Measurement And Calculation; Pinion Angle Measurement - Model Year 1996 And Newer
KC-395
Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
KC-357
Volvo Chassis - Equipped With An I-Shift Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) - Flywheel Resurfacing And Reuse Guidelines
KC-304
Cylinder Head Reuse And Replacement Guidelines - Inspection And Information - US04 And Newer Emissions, Commonly 2007 And Newer Model Years
KC-305
Volvo Chassis - Approved Engine Oil For Volvo Engines, Factory Fill Oil Information - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-163
Diesel Fuel Information - Acceptable Biodiesel, Fuel Blend For Summer And Winter - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-124
Automated Manual Transmission Gearbox Will Not Shift To High Range After Gearbox Repair; MID 130 PSID 24 FMI 1, P1072-92 Unintentional Disengagement Of High Range - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
KC-99
Volvo Chassis 2008 And Up LED Headlight Conversion Programming Procedure
KC-521
Volvo Chassis - Exterior Lights - Converting From Incandescent To LED Lamps; Hardware And Software Requirements And Programming Information - Model Year 2008 Through 2017
K41105570
Instrument Cluster Programming - Programming Fails Or Errors Display When Replacing An Instrument Cluster With A Newer Part Number (Conversion Kit) - US04 To US10 Chassis (9-Pin Diagnostic Connector)
K15812145
Volvo Chassis - SNV 15-016 Documented Process For Engine Oil Consumption - All Emissions, All Model Years
K91214678
Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Faults - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) P1052-18 Or MID 130 PID 33 FMI 5 Intermittent Fault In Cold Weather - US07 And Newer Emissions, Model Year 2008 And Newer
K52326370
Volvo Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) Contamination In Fuel System, Inspection And Repair - US10 to US14 ( Non-Common Rail Fuel System ) Removed information for common rail chassis - now has its own solution.
FSB216-002
Flywheel Resurfacing Guidelines, I-Shift
FSB 213-002, Exh
In some instances the exhaust rocker piston cap screw may become loose and back out causing loss of engine compression, or a mechanical injector Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC).
FSB 593-012
Hill Start Assist Solenoid, Replacement
FSB 593 012
On some VOLVO VHD, VN, VT, and VAH truck models built between 04/31/2008 and 11/30/2015, the solenoid valve for the Hill Start Assist feature is prone to internal contamination in harsh environments. The internal contamination of the solenoid valve is caused by the buildup of grime, salt, road debris and other solid contaminants. In some cases, the buildup of solid contaminants caused the solenoid valve to malfunction. A similar malfunction is possible if the solenoid valve is equipped with a vent fitting that freezes over. The malfunction causes the trailer brake circuit to maintain trailer brake pressure after a grade Hill Start Assist event. Replacement of the existing solenoid valve, elbow, and the addition of a new tube fitting and tube will ensure proper functionality of the Hill Start Assist feature.
FSB 216-001
Twin Mass Flywheel Conversion
FSB 215-002
Timing Plate Leak Repair
FSB 431-010
Range Synchronizer, Repair
FSB 432-014
Transmission ECU Compatibility
FSB 293-024
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Differential Pressure Sensor
FSB 234-018
Single Fuel Tank Ventilation Filter Kit
FSB 234-019
Dual Fuel Tanks Ventilation Filter Kit
FSB 801-003
Service Door Rust Prevention
FSB 432-013
AMT High Range Cone Replacement
FSB-432-013
VOLVO TRUCK: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPLACEMENT OF HIGH RANGE CONE IN THE SECTION OF THE AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (AMT). MODEL VN, VHD, VAH, VT. *PE UPDATED 8/8/14. *PE
FSB-593-012
VOLVO TRUCK: DUE TO INTERNAL BUILD UP CONTAMINATION OF GRIME, SALT, ROAD DEBRIS, IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS, CAUSES SOLENOID VALVE TO MALFUNCTION AND TRAILER BRAKE CIRCUIT TO MAINTAIN TRAILER BRAKE PRESSURE AFTER HILL START ASSIST EVENT. MODEL VHD, VN, VT, VAH. *PE
FSB-221-011
VOLVO: LOW OIL PRESSURE, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DURING LONG HARD PULL CONDITIONS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) PID 100 FM1, SPN 100 FMI 1 OR P252400, CAN LOG ON, WITH OR WITHOUT ENGINE SHUT DOWN LAMP. MODEL VN, VT. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB 284-047
Oil Level Sensor Harness Wire Splice
FSB 210-001
Engine Data Label
FSB-284-047
VOLVO: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS AN OIL CONTAMINATION INTO THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS BECAUSE OF A FAILURE OF THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR. MODELS VAH, VHD, VN, VT. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB 284-038
Engine Coolant Thermostat Software Update
FSB 811-005
Floor Cracks Repair (Front Panel)
FSB 811-006
Floor Cracks Repair (Rear Panel)
FSB-255-024-03
VOLVO: SEVERE FRETTING DAMAGE OF ENGINE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER (VGT) ACTUATOR HARNESS CAUSE SIGNAL TO BE UNRELIABLE TO ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR CONNECTOR PIN AND SOCKET CONTACTS WHICH SHOULD BE REPLACED. MODELS VN, VHD, VT, VAH, D11, D13, D16. MODEL YEAR 2008-2012. *PE UPDATED 9/17/12. *PE
FSB-375-008
VOLVO TRUCKS: DURING OPERATION OF DRIVER SIDE SWIVEL SEAT AND I SHIFT TRANSMISSION, THE HARNESS RUBBING OR WIRES, ARE PULLED OUT OF CONNECTORS. THIS CAUSES SEAT HARNESS DROPPING OR PULLING AWAY FROM CLIPPING POINTS. *PE
FSB-234-014-1
VOLVO: TO PREVENT EROSION OF ENGINE FUEL INJECTOR TIPS, FUEL TANK VENTILATION FILTER WAS ADDED TO VENT LINES AND MOUNTED ON STANCHION EXHAUST BRACKET ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRUCK. MODELS VN, VHD, VT, VAH, D11, D13, D16, US07, US10. MODEL YEARS 2008-2012 *PE
FSB-255-023
VOLVO TRUCKS: CONNECTOR PIN, REPLACEMENT. SEVERE FRETTING DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBOCHARGER ACTUATOR (ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR) HARNESS AND TURBINE SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (TSS) CONNECTOR MAY CAUSE AN UNRELIABLE SIGNAL TO THE ENGINE VGT ACTUATOR. *JS
FSB-357-002
VOLVO: LIGHT CONTROL MODULE (LCM), REPROGRAMMING. ON SOME VOLVO UNITS EQUIPPED WITH CLEAR LED CLEARANCE LIGHTS IN THE SUN VISOR, THE MAY EXHIBIT AN ACTIVE FAULT CODE MID 216 PSID 49 FMI 5. THIS FAULT INDICATES A TRAILER MARKER OPEN ISSUE WHICH IS INCORRECT FOR THE ISSUE PRESENT ON THE VEHICLE. *JS
FSB-234-009
VOLVO TRUCK: FUEL TANK MOUNTING. FUEL TANK STRAPS OVER TIME MAY LOSE TORQUE AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO ROTATE. MODELS VN, VHD, VT, VAH. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED 2/21/12. *PE
FSB-371-040
VOLVO: THE FRONT CHASSIS HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED WITH THE COMPRESSOR AIR DISCHARGE LINE WHICH CAN LEAD TO CORROSION OF THE HARNESS. *RM
FSB-844-002
VOLVO: THERE MAY BE LEAKS AT THE LOWER SLEEPER WINDOW. *RM
SP-252-025
VOLVO: AN EXHAUST PIPE INSULATION BLANKET CAN DETERIORATE OVER TIME. A NEW BLANKET HAS BEEN RELEASED TO PROTECT FROM ROAD SPLASH. *RM UPDATED 9/12/11. *PE
FSB-258-024
VOLVO: INFORMATION ON FUEL HOSE REPLACEMENT. *RM
FSB-381-040
VOLVO: THE LED INDICATOR MAY DISPLAY AN INCORRECT CRUISE CONTROL SET POINT. *RM
SP-252-024
VOLVO: AN EXHAUST PIPE INSULATION BLANKET CAN DETERIORATE OVER TIME. A NEW BLANKET HAS BEEN RELEASED TO PROTECT FROM ROAD SPLASH. *RM UPDATED 9/12/11. *PE
FSB-357-001
MACK TRUCKS: THERE IS REVISED MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER. *RM
SB-410-01
VOLVO: THERE ARE NEW CLUTCH BEARING LUBRICATION TUBES. *RM
FSB-431-001
VOLVO TRUCK: I SHIFT TRANSMISSION WITH MIXED COMPONENTS. INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS IN AN I SHIFT TRANSMISSION (VERSION-C) MAY RESULT IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) MID 130 PID 160 FMI1 OR FMI2. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
FSB-845-001
VOLVO TRUCK: DOOR SEAL, OUTER, REPLACEMENT. THE OUTER SEAL ON THE CAB DOORS OF VOLVO MODEL TRUCKS MAY PREMATURELY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB SHELL. MODELS VN-2, VHD-2 AND VT. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-824-002
VOLVO TRUCK: TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAB WATER INTRUSION, A CAB COWL SEAL HAS BEEN RELEASED BY ENGINEERING. THE SEAL PART NUMBER 8083305 IS POSITIONED ABOVE THE TOP EDGE OF THE COWL PANEL TO DIVERT WATER FLOW ONTO THE COWL PANEL RATHER THAN BETWEEN THE COWL PANEL AND CAB. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-261-017
VOLVO TRUCK: ON SOME VEHICLES, COOLANT OVERFLOW OUT OF THE OVERFLOW TUBE OCCURS DURING THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION CYCLE. EXCESSIVE COOLANT FLOW FROM THE RADIATOR TOP TANK AND THERMOSTAT VENT LINES PREVENTS FLOW INTO THE DE-AERATION PROCESS. VN-2, VHD-2 VT MODELS ONLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-364-025
VOLVO TRUCK; CLUTCH SWITCH CLIP; IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT VN, VHD AND VT VEHICLES USE A SPRING CLIP TO RETAIN THE CLUTCH SWITCH, MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CLUTCH SWITCH MOVING OR DETACHING FROM IT'S MOUNT. *PE
RTJ-16629
VOLVO: LEAKAGE DETECTION DIAGNOSTICS IMPROVEMENTS TO REMEDY DTC'S. ALL MODELS FROM MODEL YEARS 2003-2008. DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM SMALL LEAK, HAS USED A SOFTWARE FUNCTION THAT CALCULATES LEAKAGE BASED ON A PRESSURE INFERRED FROM THE CURRENT CONSUMED BY AN ELECTRIC PUMP THAT PUMPS AIR INTO THE FUEL TANK SYSTEM. *PE
FSB-873-014
VOLVO TRUCK: REPORTS PROMPTED THE RELEASE OF A REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR FOR THE CAB HVAC MOTOR RESISTOR. REPLACEMENT CONNECTOR IS SUPPLIED AS KIT PART, WHICH CONTAINS THE CONNECTOR BODY AND THE NECESSARY TERMINALS. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
FSB-372-005
VOLVO TRUCKS: MEGA FUSE CORROSION. VOLVO VEHICLES WITH US 07 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 11/12/06 AND 12/05/08 MAY HAVE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE TWO MEGA FUSES IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA. *PE
SP-372-008
VOLVO TRUCKS: MEGA FUSE CORROSION. EMISSIONS COMPLAINT ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 11/13/06 AND 12/05/08 MAY HAVE CORROSION ISSUES WITH THE TWO MEGA FUSES IN THE BATTERY BOX AREA. *PE
SP-372-007
VOLVO TRUCKS: MEGA FUSE BREAKING. TRUCKS WITH US 07 EMISSIONS COMPLIANT ENGINES BUILT BETWEEN 6/30/06 AND 1/15/08 MAY EXPERIENCE AN ISSUE WITH THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT MOUNTED 150 AMP POSITIVE SIDE MEGA FUSE BREAKING. MODELS VN, VHD, AND VT. MODEL YEARS UNKNOWN. *PE
FSB-252-023
VOLVO TRUCKS: EXHAUST FLEX PIPE CRACKS. BEGINNING MAY 12, 2008, A REDESIGNED EXHAUST FLEX PIPE AND TURBOCHARGER OUTLET PIPE (LOCATED BETWEEN THE TURBOCHARGER DIFFUSER PIPE AND THE EXHAUST FLEX PIPE) WERE IMPLEMENTED INTO PRODUCTION ON VN, VHD, AND VT MODEL CHASSIS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *
SB-252-022
VOLVO TRUCKS: EXHAUST FLEX PIPE RELOCATION. CERTAIN CAB MODEL TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE A DEFORMATION OF THE RIGHT HAND CAB SKIRT DUE THE CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE EXHAUST FLEX PIPE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE A NEW INTERMEDIATE PIPE HAS BEEN RELEASED, THE NEW INTERMEDIATE PIPE WILL RELOCATE THE FLEX PIPE 10 MM CLOSER TO THE FRAME RAIL. *PE
373-006
TRANSMISSION ECU FUSE CONTAMINATION FOR CERTAIN VOLVO VEHICLES - VN-2, VHD-2, VT. *PE
432 025
SP 432-025, CONTROL UNIT, GEAR SELECTOR REPLACEMENT; AT2512C, ATO2512C, AT2812C, ATO3112C. *PE
561-016
AIR COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE PIPE LEAKAGE ON VN, VHD, AND VT VEHICLES. *PE
00211
NEW TECHNICAL COURSES AVAILABLE. INTRODUCTION TO TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS - CLASSES NOW AVAILABLE. THIS COURSE IS INTENDED TO FAMILIARIZE TECHNICIANS AND WORKSHOP FOREMEN WITH VOLVO'S TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS. *NJ
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.