TSB: NEWMAR ESSEX, KING AIRE, LONDON AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, NEW AIRE (2019)
Bulletin TSB 531 — September 11, 2018
Bulletin Details
| Bulletin ID | TSB 531 |
| Manufacturer | NEWMAR |
| Models | ESSEX, KING AIRE, LONDON AIRE, MOUNTAIN AIRE, NEW AIRE |
| Model Years | 2019 |
| Date Issued | September 11, 2018 |
| Date Added to NHTSA | October 9, 2018 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Vehicles Affected | 15 combinations |
What is a TSB?
A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls — they serve as repair guidance for common problems.
If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.
Summary
Newmar and Riverpark discovered that the incorrect firmware version may have been installed in the Xite G3 Radio core on Xite systems shipped to Newmar prior to 8/3/18. Issue: If a turn signal or other standard definition camera is active
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2019 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2019 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| NEWMAR | ESSEX | 2019 | 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2019 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2019 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| NEWMAR | KING AIRE | 2019 | 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2019 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2019 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| NEWMAR | LONDON AIRE | 2019 | 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2019 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2019 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| NEWMAR | MOUNTAIN AIRE | 2019 | 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2019 | 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2019 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| NEWMAR | NEW AIRE | 2019 | 284100 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA |
Related NEWMAR Recalls
What Should You Do?
If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized NEWMAR dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (TSB 531) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage — manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.
Frequently Asked Questions
A recall is a mandatory safety fix — the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.
If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.
Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.
This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.