Which was completely contrary from what I was told . I purchased a 2015 528 with approximately 70000 miles now on the vehicle. I was one of the first to submit back in 2021 January. So nice they think so many of us can afford to just be out THOUSANDS of dollars that are owed to us. The only thing he was shocked about is that people have stated they received a payment because usually they send them out all together around the same time. Objections tothe Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. More details are in the Settlement Agreement. Definitely concerning. I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. I recently got the valve cover gasket fixed which was causing a oil leak and was told that my timing chain is going bad. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! I did a little research on this company. It is sitting at the dealer. Lost faith that were ever going to see this $. Having it will allow you to pay debts, transfer assets to beneficiaries and otherwise manage the affairs of the estate. Is there a way to appeal since you sent it & they said they received it?? How couldI have excludedmyself from the Settlement? Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? Never again. I have sent all documents some emails last year Feb 2021. Lets fight back Before they stew us out of our money! I really do think we should all get together and file a lawsuit against them. I havent tried to call. I bought 2013 x3 bmw months ago.it stopped on highway.i almost got killed.engine gone.was it illegal to sell car to me if in lawsuit.please help. This seemingly small wording update is important because there will be a separate appeal process that has yet to start which is different than the current deficiency process which is currently on going. Frank, now countless others will have to research what you could have easily supplied. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member. Coolant system was bad. I have been waiting since January of 2021. Really! Yes I had the same issue. We were supposed to receive checkup by first of September. Just saying. Im supposed to call him back on Friday. Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. Youre right it is very unacceptable. Theres no way to check. Well I will hope we can all be so lucky!!! ERISA Procedure 76-1, section 5 (41 Fed. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR AN ATTORNEY RIGHT NOW. Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. That process can take a minimum of 45-60 days, we appreciate your patience. My 2013 X3 died three weeks ago for this reason. also there is a rip off page with complaints on them. The Class Representatives and the lawyers representing them think the Settlement is fair and reasonable for the Class. I dont know what the hell is going on. The car is worth about $7,000. If thats the game theyre going to play, then no one will get anything for sure. I have a 2013 328i xdrive with 79000 miles and the timing chain guide need replacement. I have sent several, and I mean several, emails checking on the status as the claims were to be awarded and the settlement is marked as closed status but get the same email response: your claim is being reviewed. Ill update if I hear back. so I havent heard anything else yet. out of pocket. My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! I have had the same problem with my 2012 528i, last week my car stopped and the message Drivetrain Malfunction, had the car towed to the dealership, the service mgr called and said there was lead in the engine oil and it would cost $10,000 for a refurbish engine or $17,000 a a new engine. My X-3 was a CPO that I purchased in December 2017. The mileage was on 3 documents I submitted them. Totally unacceptable. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Who knows how to get your Claimant Identification Number? No. Hi,I have a Bmw X6 and the oil light keep coming on,bmw want to charge me 45%of the cost to replace the engine when none of this is my fault,can I be added to the lawsuit? Hoping for a recall, then I may qualify for reimbursement.. You have received this notice because BMW of North Americas records indicate that you are a current or former owner or lessee of one or more of the following vehicles purchased or leased in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico (Class Vehicles): *Model Years are not fully indicative of actual vehicles, which will depend on production ranges. Yep!! I have experienced no timing chain issues but am not sure that any warranty extensions that resulted from the suit will apply if I do not file at this time. Accordingly, you should contact another attorney immediately if you decide to move forward with a lawsuit. Any suggestions? That is impossible since the email I sent had this info attached. The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. Some of these claims will be covered under vehicles existing warranties while others will be reimbursed for between 40% and 75% of the total repair costs. Sick games. Ignorance is bliss and I would have been happier not knowing. 2:17-cv-07386 (the Action). Can any please tell me if this lawsuit is settled. Pathetic. Should I send in the form anyway or am I out of luck? On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. (All my documentation was sent before the deadline over a year ago). We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. What happen to checks will go go in two weeks? They were not prompt in their response to my emails but they did respond. just one thing after another after another. I have yet to receive even an acknowledgement of my claim. Hoping this wraps up soon! This is so frustrating and upsetting! Is this still ongoing, any extension to submit? Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. Congratulation! I am so over the bull with BMW NA, unfortunately, they will only listen if a death has occurred. After that is approved, then the amount has to be forwarded for processing of checks. The Call Center is of no use. Still waiting and havent received anything yet, including some sort of update. You obviously arent obligated to make it easy for others, but help and info are what everyone here is looking for. More information available later on. But the decent approach would have been to send a notice allowing service BEFORE the part explodes!! They fixed ither problems charging me over 2,400.00 and said to bring back the following week because they knew I had problems but did not have time to fix it and ssid it was civered but when I brought it back they said I needed a new engine. Because 2 weeks ago when they told me they were processing claims- they said 45 to 60 days for the payouts to be complete. Why wouldnt you take to time to look it up and write him instead of me? They owe all of us!!! Nothing from them yet :(, Same! Repairs performed at authorized BMW Centers will be reimbursed 100%, without any cap. Never should have trusted Big Money Wasted lemon!!!! Im currently in the same boat! ; Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. What vehicles are included in the Settlement? Its a damn shame. The letter also says that in order to have the right in future, to participating in any BMW settlement I have to exclude myself from the present claim. My car had 101,000 so they wouldnt take my case. Here are some things that Ive heard, that there are over 12000 claims, (maybe, maybe not)imagine processing that, how many a week do you think you could accomplish? The deadline for claims is 5/30/2021. I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. Yesterday and today?? Its now going to be Feb 2022 soon, and I havent received an email response back from them in months. Not a damn thing. Rust Consulting is a large and reputable settlement-administration company. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Its Mid- September already. They trying to keep all the money for there self. I dont know how they have no time limits to adhere to, etc. Is there anything I can claim to be reimbursed for at this time? (866) 411-6985, Gary S. Graifman The X3 in now inoperable. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. Info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com. No. Split Settlements Notifies Title & Title Settlement Agents that Split Settlements are unauthorized under applicable Virginia laws and regulations. then in 2018, with 85,000 miles on the car, my engine blew in a very dangerous location on a highway with no warming. can you loan us some money hahahaha! The scary thing about this is, none of us have even received any correspondence to one, let us know if we in fact are getting reimbursement and 2 how much. I wonder if theyre all in cohoots with one another. I submitted 30+ documents totaling 14k. This is crazy- Why didnt they ask for all this info when they mailed me the claim form last march???? Unknown to me Car was Previously registered in Canada and I was told it Qualified for the Repair Program while being Processed for Re-validation into the North American Data Base as per the Vin Number. expected to be mailed out. UPDATE 4: According to the settlement website, the claim deadline for the BMW timing chain settlement has been extended and will remain open until at least June 30, 2021. Yep! The irony of these people to leave many of us with just a hope and a prayer. No offense Frank, you deserved your money. Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 Exactly the same as another on this post. . So were in the 2nd week of September now has ANYONE received a check? I submitted ALL of my service records last December,I received a letter yesterday stating that I need to show proof of regular oil changes. Apparently they were looking for the actual credit card receipt- not just the invoice showing my name, the amounts, the transaction, etc UGHH! that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, 2 emails Ive sent over the last 2 weeks- NO reply at all from them now. This website is operated and maintained by the Settlement Administrator. That is RIDICULOUS!!! It has been extremely difficult being carless for this amount of time with no rental options offered. Thanks for the tip! I only had 60,000 miles on it. I will never ever buy Big Money Wasted vehicle. They are over priced and not reliable And we are having a hard time getting reimbursed for our expenses. THIS WAS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND IT COST US 4491.00 TO FIX. On 9/15 they sent me another email (in response to more emails from me asking for a status), and they advised they received my additional documentation and that the claim was submitted for re-processing. Gelis, et al. In a class action, one or more people called Class Representatives assert claims on behalf of people who have similar claims. How / when will we be notified of payment on the claim? My name is Regina. I would LOVE to see this reimbursement we are ENTITLED TO. I cant believe BMW, I took my car on 5/24/21 I still owe 17,000 and I need a new engine I hope they will help me, I have a 2013 BMW and my Drivetrain needs repair took it to the bmw and they already knew what was going on but still charge me 700 hundred dollars for taking my engine apart I need a new engine because I have 7400 thousand mile they want help me. They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! My csr has never been right. That states claims are still being processed. or get rid of the car, BMW will not own the issue if you are over the warranty limit! Would be nice to have some recent updates to determine where theyre at. Does this mean we do not qualify for this settlement because it is only the valve cover gasket? And my car just gave up on me. Is this correct? This notice will state an unsecured creditor must present their claim before the 121st day after it gets notice. There has been maybe 2 people on this entire forum that said they received payment, and one of those also said he had to resubmit docs also (like many of us). Has anyone received a check or anything beyond a rejection? There are others out there like me and you. NOTE: Claims will not be paid until after the claim deadline passes. would really be nice to see this check to at least reimburse SOMETHING towards that huge repair from last year. replaced oil pump last Summer Same, no check, and now the law firm isnt answering the phone linessmh. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. If you asked to be excluded, you will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits of the Settlement or the warranty extension and you cannot object to the Settlement. He may work for Rust Consulting. I ve spent more than $10,000 in repairs to this engine alone since I bought it. Reg. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. Dont waste ur time. I have the form ready to submit, where should I send it to via email or as an attachment? BMW has agreed to resolve claims that its timing chain components are defective, causing engine damage and other issues. I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. I own a 2012 bmw 528 I motor sport. Good morning. Claim Forms must have been submitted by June30, 2021. Have not heard of anything. four months ago and now the light is back on. Hopefully this week we will ALL receive a check in the email. Fingers crossed. Yes I paid over 7500.00 in the last couple years fixing the timing chain issues at Chapman BMW in AZ and it still leaks oil and smokes sometimes. When and where did Judge Waldor decide whether to approve the Settlement? was replaced with a used one with 25,000 miles on it. Highlighted Experience Yahoo! You no how many people they done this too. ITS NOT RIGHT. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North Never again. I didnt prove I own the car Ie: registration or title- I have to prove regular oil changes Wth! I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. They made us summit all this paperwork in a timely manner just to make us wait. Did you call anyone specifically? You better believe it. Can I recover the loss in value i received? I also spoke with attorney general and they sent me to Minnesotas commerce department who responded they cannot help. One excuse after another to prolong making payment. Not for nothing, were getting no updates. I hope i get some type of reimbursement. Plaintiffs filed their BMW timing chain class action lawsuit in 2017, claiming N20 and N26 engines in certain BMW vehicles were prone to defects. Paul, I am in the same situation, as I am sure there are others. I had to have the valvetronic motor replaced. No one is getting nothing. On the same page. I mailed all the info needed to possibly receive a refund for my engine. Is there someone else we should be contacting? My car have had all the problems that was talk about but, wasnt put on my paperwork from BMW till after my miles when pass the time to fix. The dealer is handling the paperwork and expressed a 50-50 chance for some level of reimbursement. Can they do that though? There is a process in the Settlement Agreement to resolve disagreements between you and Defendant over your claim. At this point Im in shock were coming into the New Year and we have no resolution. Also, now the low coolant light continues to come on. I took a loss and I had paid the vehicle off and owned it! Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. Here comes the excuses not to pay folks. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit until now. Submitted ALL documentation in April. ILL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED. I day we get together and file another class action lawsuit since this one closed but they still have the audacity to sell this make and model without a recall, Im currently in the same boat! Ive had numerous engine problems since I bought it new in 2013. Im sick to my stomach about this- what reason did they claim to deny? I will call them on Monday. They won and kept the money. Inc. I WILL KEEP IN TOUCH. They tell me that it is going to cost me 20K to replace my motor and Turbo. Lisa It is not a scam, but there is no point submitting a late claim past the deadline. Our ability to file a case against Rust/BMW is dwindling down. They dont reach out to nobody in no type of form way or fashion. You may have asked Judge Waldor for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. OR get rid of the car! After lots of runaround from BMW, I was told the car would cost $18,000 for repair. I am in the process of gathering all the required documents. Yes, my packet was complete first time through and I received 40% of my losses. Are you serious? Gary S. Graifman, Esq. NAGEL RICE LLP, Christopher J. Dalton I am so frustrated. 11. Or did they previously send you any letters making you amend your claim, or other? I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! I had it towed into the BMW dealership to see what was happening. BMW dealer is charging me over $13,000 to get it fix. This entire process is so deceptive and unfair to the consumer. Thanks. People may soon grow tired of waiting for their money, but I doubt they will forget how this entire process made them feel. They told me the very same thing. They are most likely sending you notifications pursuant to court orders requiring that every member of the class be I hate BMW for the rest of my life. Update 11/2/21. The date of repair; and I agree!! Yes, my engine in my 2012 528i failed due to this same issue and I had to replace the turbo as well. I just found out about this lawsuit TODAY! You missed the deadline to participate in the lawsuit. claims they are processing the claims BS. I am entitled to this money. Literally do not know what to do or who to turn to. Right? I had the same thing happen to me. On Tuesday- this is what they sent back: Verse said, Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. We got the denial letter too, our x3 had 100,250 miles on it when it let loose. What can we all do? I got mine today!!! It has 93, 000 miles on it. Hope we hear something soon on out come. Could you share the email address. I promised to never buy a BMW again after this. There are others out there like me and you. It is absolutely shameful. I am very disappointed. Rust is a recognized leader in class action settlement administration with decades of experience handling some of the largest and I dont know but It shouldnt take this long. This notice summarizes the proposed Settlement. LETS FIND AN ATTORNEY AND LETS SET UP A CONFERENCE CALL WITH ALL OF US ON IT TO SEE WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO FILE A CLASS ACTION CASE AGAINST RUST AND BMW. If their pos engine didnt fail at 72,000 miles I wouldnt have needed to replace it! It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! Unfortunately, not only did they sell me a ticking time bomb -but NEVER had the decency to send out an alert to have the replacement done. this is a little light shining at the end of a long tunnel. We got our check also It was less than I expected too we spent $9,000 and got $4,900 I have no idea what they figured because we had proof of everything including regular maintenance but just glad it is over to stressful for me. I am so heated!!!! Top Class These programs provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred for the repair or replacement of one failed timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module and engine. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. Znd I actuzlly pd. Finally someone finally got some monies back. Theres definitely something shady going on. Only I got a response to my email on 9/15/21. Now were back to no dates known?? Is there anything or anywhere I can go to get some coverage from the class action lawsuit about timing chain problem. How can I verify receipt of the documents? In essence, Class Members are releasing all claims (except for personal injury or damage to property other than the Class Vehicle) that could arise based on alleged defect in the timing chain module or oil pump drive chain module in the Class Vehicles. I will never buy another BMW. I just recd an email this morning that stated: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. Your Notice of Intent to Appear must have been postmarked no later than January 19, 2021, and mailed to the addresses listed in Question 17. Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. Got a letter today saying they never got documentation saying what the mileage was on the vehicle. info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com and good luck. There is a form (affidavit) to fill out stating that you certify that your car was maintained & received regular oil changes and that you no longer can find the documentation (if you cant find your receipts). Im on pins & needles over here. There are others out there like me and you. What address are you guys getting emails from? I think delay tactics are being played. So I reached out to them again because I wanted to confirm (via email) that they DID receive my additional info that I sent regarding the oil changes as well as the actual receipt (not just the invoice showing paid). I provided proof and everything and they told me the time has passed. Just received letter stating that they did not receive my payment receipt on new engine. Uggghhhhhh. Honestly I heard they had the $ since May. (100% of service was with a BMW dealer) Liz, with the plaintiffs attorney, researched my VIN number and told me that had it. Curious if this lawsuit applies, My 2016 bmw 528i engine went out do to timing chain failure is there anyway my car is covered. You did not provide proof of payment for the total amount sought for reimbursement for the eligible repairs. 259, as a good faith defense to wage claims arising under the FLSA. Im still waiting on a response from an email last week. exactly! It was for about half of what I paid in total but I am great full for anything. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. To this day I have not heard anything else from them neither have I received a check. We have to come together and fight these people for our money. Im beyond furious. I feel like they knew and did not address it until after I was outside the timeframe for filing a claim. I AM WAITING FOR THE OTHER LAW FIRM TO CONTACT ME. Im never getting my reimbursement back. This should be considered theft and fraud! I am still waiting. We cant walk away from this. The vehicle just rolled over to 100K miles when I brought it in. This lawsuit alleges that the Class Vehicles timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules are defective and could lead to sudden engine failure and loss of power to the vehicles. That was 2 months ago- now Im being told another 45-60 days from NOW??? WebOur services include claims and noticing administration, debt restructuring and liability management services, agency and trustee services and more. They have enough funds to hire what ever help they need to get them checks moving out. f. Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit-card receipt, credit-card statement, or cancelled check); Buying a BMW was one of the worst decisions I have ever made! Good luck all! but seriously, i believe they are playing games with our money. When did they send you this updated letter? I filed early 2021 as well. Thanks! repair, as evidenced by a repair order with vehicle mileage from the entity that performed the repair or replacement, or There are additional limitations and exclusions from coverage contained set forth in BMW of North Americas New Passenger Vehicle Limited Warranty and in Section III of the Settlement Agreement, which you should review HERE. Dont deal with Chapman BMW. Thanks for the heads up! Hi this just happened to me as well. 24. UPDATE: The BMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 16, 2021. When will I get the Settlement benefits? NAGEL RICE, LLP Thats my guess/opinion. Do I still need to file incase it defaults in the future? I filed a complaint with the BBB tonight against Rust Consulting. j. It is odd that they are sending these in piece mail. If not I would be pissed off.. seem fishy to me. Our incident just happen few weeks ago. Hello, Thank you for the post about the BMW. Nope. They are playing games and Im more pissed off than before. Same as you, it was back in Sept that I received an email back to a previous request that I sent and they confirmed yes, they received and resubmitted my documentation. During this process, the court-appointed lawyers listed in Question 15 below will represent you in any dispute regarding relief under the terms of the Settlement, and the dispute will be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section III.B of the Settlement Agreement. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. I will NEVER buy a BMW. administrator or law firm. If you didnothing, you have given up the right to be part of any other lawsuit against BMW of North America about the legal claims released by the Settlement. They started sending out checks in late March/2022. Same here . I will email the VP as well. Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. The BMW dealership where my car has been sitting, keeps telling me that I need to wait for ppw. Claim Validation takes a significant amount of time, we appreciate your patience. 13. Besides the lawyers who are probably sick of all of us calling but they said this week. 18. Ive not received anything but an email. Its been 8 weeks with out a car, our X1 stopped suddenly doing 100km, during peak hour. I have heard NOTHING since then. I have no issue so far. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. So, much for luxury! I am calling down to the courts tomorrow to file a complaint about gail and the layers that handled this lawsuit. I ready made the worst choice by buying a BMW LEMON!! They said the exact same thing in my email on 9/15- that they received my additional info & it would be submitted for reprocessing. I am truly upset as well. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Good Luck! 21. I just spent the morning printing ALL the maintenance records from 213 miles through August 2021. It wont seem to let me post anything on here when I put the actual email address :( just says waiting moderation and it never posts. They are not a sham. Bmw should pay for replacement. BMW of North America has agreed not to object to or oppose Class Counsels application for an award of attorneys fees, inclusive of costs, expenses, and Settlement Class Representative Services Payments up to $1,500,000 in the aggregate. Recently? Did they ask for the records in the beginning when you filed your claim? utah probate forms. Are there no time limits these companies have to settle & pay out the claims??? You will be eligible for the future repair program. This site says settlement closed closed but still allows to click on file a claim? I will never buy another BMW! There needs to be a complaint filed to turn this into a recall to the National Hwy Association to make this happen. I sold my BMW with a blown engine from a bad timing chain. Completely agree with contacting the Attorney General in MN. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint. Of course my vehicle has more than 100, 000 miles and I am in a battle with BMW now because a representative told me that I qualified for the one time benefit of having my car repaired. So sad. only lasted 7,000 miles, at which time they replaced with a new engine! I contacted my attorney yesterday to see if it would b worth hiring him to send a letter.. After the Settlement becomes effective (the Effective Date), you may be entitled to reimbursement for some or all of your past out-of-pocket expenses incurred for repairing or replacing one failed timing chain module, oil pump drive chain module, and engine (if damaged due to a failure of the timing chain or oil pump drive chain modules), as follows: To obtain reimbursement for costs for replacing one (1) failed timing chain module, one (1) failed oil pump drive chain module, I dont understand how it could possibly take months upon months to review this information. Sickening! I resent all my forms since they denied my claim. How do I find the Claim Identification Number? They said I didnt prove enough oil changes. Timing chain sprocket is plastic and breaks down into engine and ruins engine.

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