Product Specifications

20818763 tail lamp is designed as a left-hand rear lighting module suitable for and compatible with VOLVO vehicles across both truck and bus platforms. It appears on applications such as FH12, FH16, FM7, FM9, FM10, FM12 and classic F-series trucks, as well as B7, B9, B10, B12 and B13 buses in European markets from roughly 1970 through 2009. This broad coverage makes the 20818763 tail lamp a key reference for workshops and distributors supporting mixed fleets built around long-running VOLVO chassis families.

The housing is supplied with E-marked lens but without bulb, allowing technicians to select the correct light source type and wattage for local regulations and fleet standards. When installed on trucks and buses suitable for and compatible with VOLVO, the 20818763 tail lamp provides rear position, stop and indicator signalling as configured by the bodybuilder, helping following traffic clearly understand vehicle size and braking behaviour in all weather conditions.

Cross-reference data groups the primary 20818763 tail lamp with related numbers 20818765 / 20818768 / 20818770, giving parts managers a unified family of rear lamp references for many VOLVO truck and bus models. This simplifies catalogue look-up and stock management when supporting FE-series distribution trucks, FL-series rigid vehicles, NH tractors and NL-series construction trucks alongside legacy F10, F12 and F16 highway tractors. By standardising on the 20818763 tail lamp family, workshops can reduce inventory complexity while maintaining a consistent rear-lighting appearance across the fleet.

On older buses such as VOLVO B6, B7, B9, B10, B12 and B13, the 20818763 tail lamp helps preserve the original rear-end design while taking advantage of modern lens materials and sealing concepts. Properly installed and sealed, it withstands vibration, spray and road contamination typical of long-distance coach and intercity operations, keeping brake and indicator signals visible for passengers’ safety and regulatory compliance.

Bulk Purchase Benefits

Fleet operators and wholesalers servicing trucks and buses suitable for and compatible with VOLVO benefit from consolidating rear lamp demand around the 20818763 tail lamp family. With coverage extending from early F-series and N-series trucks through FH, FM and modern B-series buses, this single reference underpins a large portion of legacy and transitional VOLVO platforms still active in many markets.

By stocking the 20818763 tail lamp and its linked references in structured pallet and carton quantities, distributors can respond quickly to accident repairs and scheduled refurbishments. Clear labelling of the 20818763 tail lamp on outer packaging and barcodes supports rapid picking, while neutral or private-label boxes emphasise that the product is suitable for and compatible with VOLVO heavy vehicles, simplifying export and multi-brand catalogue use.

For large bus and truck fleets, aligning rear-lighting maintenance around the 20818763 tail lamp helps standardise workshop procedures, reduces training overhead and minimises the risk of mis-supplied parts. When combined with forward lighting and marker lamps matched to vehicles suitable for and compatible with VOLVO, this approach supports predictable lifecycle costs and more efficient parts logistics.

DIY Replacement Guide

Before working on the 20818763 tail lamp, park the vehicle suitable for and compatible with VOLVO FH/FM truck or B-series bus on level ground, apply the parking brake and isolate the electrical system according to workshop safety rules. Make sure rear wheels are chocked if the vehicle is parked on a slight gradient or in a busy depot area.

Access the rear lamp panel from the outside or from the service flap behind the body panel, depending on the bodybuilder design. Remove the retaining screws or clips that secure the 20818763 tail lamp housing, supporting the unit with one hand to avoid straining the wiring. Carefully disconnect the multi-pin connector or individual bulb holders, noting their positions on vehicles suitable for and compatible with VOLVO trucks and buses.

Inspect the harness, terminals and sealing grommets for corrosion, heat damage or water ingress. Replace any compromised connectors or seals before fitting the new 20818763 tail lamp. Transfer or install the correct bulbs as required by the lighting specification on the VOLVO-compatible chassis, ensuring wattage and cap types match the original configuration to avoid diagnostic faults or overheating.

Reconnect the wiring, refit the lamp into the aperture and tighten the fasteners evenly to avoid distorting the housing or body panel. Finally, test all rear functions – tail, brake, indicator and fog light if equipped – with a second person or reflective surface behind the vehicle. Only return the truck or bus to service once the 20818763 tail lamp has been confirmed to operate correctly under normal lighting modes.

Compliance Statement

The 20818763 tail lamp is built using automotive-grade plastics and sealing materials suitable for rear lighting applications on vehicles suitable for and compatible with VOLVO trucks and buses. The E-marked lens supports use in markets that reference common European lighting frameworks when the lamp is installed and wired according to local regulations.

Material selection is made with reference to widely adopted substance-control practices similar to REACH-oriented requirements, helping fleet operators integrate the 20818763 tail lamp into existing environmental and safety routines. Technicians should always verify correct functioning of tail, brake and indicator modes as part of regular roadworthiness inspections for VOLVO-compatible heavy vehicles.

This tail lamp is intended as a service replacement component and should be fitted by trained personnel familiar with electrical systems and lighting circuits on vehicles suitable for or compatible with VOLVO truck and bus platforms. Final conformity with regional road-traffic regulations depends on correct installation, bulb selection and routine maintenance.

Suitable for and compatible with VOLVO FH/FM trucks and B-series buses