They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. I can email everything they said to me. I have the form ready to submit, where should I send it to via email or as an attachment? What was I thinking. Welp. Whats so damn hard! I was just notified by my BMW dealer to bring my X3 in to inspect for this defect and told even though it was over my warranty period it was being extended. 10. Nothing from them yet :(, Same! The Class Representatives and the lawyers representing them think the Settlement is fair and reasonable for the Class. So weird!! Ill update if I hear back. In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by March 18, 2021. I still owe the cost of the total repair to a finance company and am therefore upside down on the vehicle. No problems and I have 71k miles. Why would it take two months to review a document? We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. No offense Frank, you deserved your money. Whether the repair or replacement was made at an authorized BMW dealer (e.g., a BMW Center), or at a third-party repair They are not going to pay and lied that I waited 12000 miles for an oil change. They could not have received the claim without the attachments. Its on the thread. I didnt want them coming back saying I owed anything else. Hoping this wraps up soon! All parties have agreed to a Settlement to avoid further cost and risk of a trial, and so that the people affected can begin getting benefits in exchange for releasing the Defendant from liability for the claims that were raised or could have been raised in the Action involving the Class Vehicles alleged issues with the timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules. Hello Tina, What can we all do? Znd I actuzlly pd. I just sent an email to info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com hopefully I can get some answers. There are others out there like me and you. The car is worth about $7,000. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. Agreed! You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. Your Settlement Class Vehicles model, model year, and VIN; and So annoyed over how this has been handled. To submit for the settlement. I am not letting them off the hook. The number of recent comments of people who have heard nothing is surprising. I only have 76K miles on it and have maintained the oil changes as I should. They played us. Emailed them again and no reply-. I did a Google search on the vice president of rust consulting vice president and found out his email address. Im trying to get my $5k back through this lawsuit. Depends if the car is under warranty. Either way- just glad its over. At this point Im losing faith. Same! Great news. I waited approx. They made us summit all this paperwork in a timely manner just to make us wait. 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. $13,131.00 for new engine that failed at 73,000 miles. My 2013 x3 engine just expired and need new engine, dealer said it was the timing chain. We have to file a case against them soon. Has anyone else received ANYTHING from Rust? I emailed info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com several times. Vehicle model, model year and VIN number. Like theyve disappeared into thin air. I sent an email yesterday to that timing chain settlement.com email address will see IF & when I get a response. There are others out there like me and you. I had to do the same thing- exactly with the receipt. 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. Honestly expecting the worst at this point. OH MY GOSH- well youre the first one Ive seen WOW. I was looking to buy a used BMW but after reading these comments I dont think so. As I stated before, I initially sent a copy of the receipt that BMW gave me when purchased the new engine. Oh no!! Theyve told us so many times checks should be going out first week of X, then first week of insert another month.,,, and now theyre still just in the claims review process?!! This is getting RIDICULOUS!! They just tell you to check the website for updates. how to avoid probate in utah. I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. I filed early 2021 as well. I think this is a shame and want to know what attorney or firm walked away with all the award money and left us consumers that had to pay this exorbitant repair bill out of our pockets with nothing. THANK GOD I DID THAT BECAUSE BMW DIDNT FILE ANYTHING ON MY BEHALF. There are others out there like me and you. NAGEL RICE, LLP replaced oil pump last Summer Good luck others. Lets fight back Before they stew us out of our money! I am entitled to this money. Lisa It is not a scam, but there is no point submitting a late claim past the deadline. Learn more about the cookies we use. I was just talking about this situation with someone and they advised me to have my attorney get involved. God has the last day. 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. I havent tried to call. If not I would be pissed off.. seem fishy to me. Are there no time limits these companies have to settle & pay out the claims??? Here we are, October 28th and I have heard nothing else. How do I know if I am part of the Settlement? WebThis form is used for two purposes: 1) for newspaper publication, and 2) to notify the persons who are entitled to receive notice about the hearing date. They are so nice but I cant take paying for a car that I cant drive this is basically consumer fraud . Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. I am going to file a complaint with the BBB and some more. who know! So I immediately contacted BMW and asked that they send me a copy of the actual transaction receipt which they did and I immediately sent it to the claim processing dept. Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. What happen to checks will go go in two weeks? We gotta fight. I am still waiting. Received anything requesting more info required? They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! I would like to know if anyone else is outside the timeline and hiring a lawyer. I feel like they knew and did not address it until after I was outside the timeframe for filing a claim. :(. Said I can pay 60% and they will pay 40% my portion over 10,000. If they would at least update the website maybe.??? Upset BIG MONEY WASTED (BMW). UPDATE: received 2nd email. On march 13 while I was driving on NJ Route 18 north My car started giving a message saying Engine Oil pressure Low and within 2 -3 minutes Car completely stopped. How do I find the Claim Identification Number? I am so over the bull with BMW NA, unfortunately, they will only listen if a death has occurred. However, the dealership and BMW North America are saying I missed the deadline, and they cannot do anything. Hope we hear something soon on out come. Now that I am faced with this costly repair BMW thinks that I have money to get it fixed after paying off my vehicle. More information available later on. Do you all have any lawsuits for BMW 750i 2012. 17. I got the same BS excuse. Sick games. 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. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. Still unacceptable information given in the email I received. At this hearing, Judge Waldor also decided the service payments for the Class Representatives, as well as the attorneys fees for the lawyers representing the Class Members. Really??? I had my best results when I sent an email to the president and ceo of rust consulting. Thanks for the UPDATE! On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. http://www.TimingChainModuleSettlement.com, Abbott baby formula recall lawsuit investigation, American Tuna false advertising class action lawsuit investigation, 2012 to 2015 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo, 2014 to 2015 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe, Essential: Remember your cookie permission setting, Essential: Gather information you input into a contact forms, newsletter and other forms across all pages, Essential: Keep track of what you input in a shopping cart, Essential: Authenticate that you are logged into your user account, Essential: Remember language version you selected, Functionality: Remember social media settings, Functionality: Remember selected region and country, Analytics: Keep track of your visited pages and interaction taken, Analytics: Keep track about your location and region based on your IP number, Analytics: Keep track of the time spent on each page, Analytics: Increase the data quality of the statistics functions, Advertising: Tailor information and advertising to your interests based on e.g. 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. The first defect affectsthe primary, or timing, chain, which coordinates the crankshaft, camshafts and cylinder valves. I think delay tactics are being played. When will I get the Settlement benefits? When I reached out again in November for a status- I was literally told the same thing again- that it was sent to BMW for approval- and could be a minimum of 45-60 days to review for approval. Our checks were dispersed from an attorney in a matter of weeks a final hearing! Definitely concerning. How / when will we be notified of payment on the claim? Does anyone know KANTROWITZ, GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN, P.C. I had it towed into the BMW dealership to see what was happening. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building & U.S. Im in the same boat. There does not seem to be a person to contact with questions either. Coolant system was bad. Dont waste ur time. Thank you JI' r fJ-.v4---~ /1 /Jt 1/7 Preferred Administrators Ph 877-276-7198 Fax 813-258-3671 CC Michael J. FitzGibbons, Special Deputy Receiver Innovative Managed Health Care Plans . I received the same email responses as everyone else. 210 Summit Avenue Not sure if this falls under lawsuit. available, and attesting to adherence to the maintenance schedule and, in particular, scheduled oil changes up to the date/ :). I look every time I get my mail after originally being denied last December? BMW. We need to contact someone ASAP. They were not prompt in their response to my emails but they did respond. Good luck! Frank, now countless others will have to research what you could have easily supplied. claims they are processing the claims BS. They told me the very same thing. In a class action, one or more people called Class Representatives assert claims on behalf of people who have similar claims. It shouldnt matter about that. Hopefully our claims are just delayed. They responded within a week for me. It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! Is there someone else we should be contacting? Getting really frustrated & starting to lose hope. Im patiently waiting on the out come!! Why do they keep pushing back the deadline date?? UPDATE 3: According to the settlement website, the claim deadline for the BMW timing chain settlement has been extended and will remain open until at least May 30, 2021. They are half ass looking at our claims in hopes to not pay us. All reimbursements will be made according to the Reimbursement Chart below. NOTE:If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. I followed up with another email to advise I had sent the missing info. WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. Your email address will not be published. My car has 102,000 miles and its not covered under warranty. Thats Awesome! If you have questions regarding this process, click HEREto see a copy of the Settlement Agreement, or contact Class Counsel. That would be an amazing start to the new year. Is there anything I can claim to be reimbursed for at this time? I emailed them back in August & got a response saying the same. BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal. How do I get the benefits of the Settlement? Does this mean we do not qualify for this settlement because it is only the valve cover gasket? IT ONLY HAS 87,00.00 MILES ON IT. I have been waiting since January of 2021. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! Please add me I filled out paperwork never heard anything back. Ill let you know if I got a check. 2:17-cv-07386, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Gelis Claims Administrator It has been extremely difficult being carless for this amount of time with no rental options offered. This is not our fault and they wont help because of the mileage, mine has 110,000 miles. shop; and Its just not fair that they are treating their customers like this. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. registration, or license receipt); and I got mine today!!! 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. Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? 7 Evergreen Lane Info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com. Was that the first you have heard anything from them? so so so disappointing considering all the $ weve all spent. Bmw partnered and covered 1/2 of engine replacement. Valid proof of payment includes: a credit card or cash register receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or cancelled check. I understand it takes time, but at this point come on! cant afford to have it repaired. If you exclude yourself, you have no basis to object because the Settlement no longer affects you. Your lawyer should prepare and mail these notices. This is beyond insanity at this point. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. I gave them proof of everything and they kept taking there time to respond to me just to tell me today i reachead the deadline smh. So unacceptable. a. Also the printed copy sent to us mentioned the repairs MUST be done by a BMW dealer to be eligible, however the settlement site says that repairs by a third party is qualified for a 40% (or something like that) as well. Thank you for your email. As of 9/15 they told me those claims were taking place within the next week and should expect to take up to 45-60 days for completion. Depends if the car is under warranty. 2:17-cv-07386 (the Action). I have a BWM X1 2015 and Im having issue with my timing chain. out of pocket. I sent all of the documents via certified mail. I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. I thought they were already processing claims? I just want to know did they recv the info I mailed in. I have been waiting two years. Fingers crossed everyone. Yep seem fishy to me. 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: I did (luckily) find the receipt attached to another copy of the invoice they had given me, and I resubmitted. I have also submitted my claim and all the required documents and have not received any payment, rejection or request for any further information. WOW- this is REALLY getting upsetting. People may soon grow tired of waiting for their money, but I doubt they will forget how this entire process made them feel. Its Mid- September already. Here comes the excuses not to pay folks. You will need the original and at least one copy. So nice they think so many of us can afford to just be out THOUSANDS of dollars that are owed to us. WE TOOK OUR 2013 X3 TO BE SERVICED DO TO AN MESSAGE REGARDING OIL LEVEL. For general information about the Settlement, please visit the Settlement website, http://www.TimingChainModuleSettlement.com. The settlement provides reimbursement for various BMW vehicle repairs linked to this issue. the dealership NEVER told me about the lawsuit. I will never ever buy another one. I also spoke with attorney general and they sent me to Minnesotas commerce department who responded they cannot help. I WOULD HAVE MISSED THE DEADLINE AND WOULD HAVE BEEN EXEMPT FROM RECEIVING ANY PAYMENT. Paul, I am in the same situation, as I am sure there are others. Am I covered in the lawsuit with the timing chain problem? Gary S. Graifman, Esq. Montvale, New Jersey 07645 About time. ILL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED. I am not clear, are they reimburse the future cost of repairs as an estimate by a BMW dealer or do they need an actual receipt of service? I think we should file a lawsuit against both Rust Consulting and BMW. They said I didnt prove enough oil changes. Former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicles: The settlement website notes that model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. I have not received any response yet. Theyre holding the $ from the settlement and now gonna take forever to reimburse? The dealer only told me when I took it for repair of the recall. I check regularly on here as there seems to be more updates & info people post on here then what you can find anywhere else including their website or emailing them even :(, Yes, I received my check last Friday and deposited my check. There are plenty of instances where the deceased didnt create a will. Totally unacceptable. Webclaims submission (OCS) website that permits individuals and businesses to complete and submit an electronic claim. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint. 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. That was on Sept. 15th. This is beyond ridiculous. I was told a few weeks ago that the checks would go out in about four weeks four weeks later no check. only lasted 7,000 miles, at which time they replaced with a new engine! Rust Consulting..877-625-9449.. look them up on Better Business Bureau complaints.. seems they have a habit of trying to get out of paying! At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. My 2013 X3 died three weeks ago for this reason. I searched my email for Rust Consultants and it came up empty. I want a different BMW and my husband is so against buying another one This just isnt right! I did not have the money to repair it so I got rid of the car. Recently? We are getting the run around and it is not right. In order to receive benefits under the prospective repair program, you must take your Class Vehicle to an authorized BMW Center. although they were appointed by the courts they had alot of complaints. 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. We may get some money but not what we are really entitled to. My repairs cost me 13,000.00! f. Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit-card receipt, credit-card statement, or cancelled check); Thanks for the update. i sent another email to them asking if I need to resubmit since they already confirmed that they received the receipt a month ago. I have a 2013 328i xdrive with 79000 miles and the timing chain guide need replacement. 2013 BMW X3. You can talk to one of the lawyers listed in Question 15 below, free of charge, if you have questions about the released claims or what they mean. 21. Id rather have not known about it at all. Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 Which one is it? Unless you excluded yourself, you give up the right to sue Defendant for the claims that this Settlement resolves. That process can take a minimum of 45-60 days, we appreciate your patience. I think its a shame that the dealership knew about the lawsuit but, didnt say anything . Honestly if you received payment LUCKY other than that dont wait anymore. new Engine and new Turbo. Again was told that would take 45-60 days. Can they do that though? h. The part(s) description and part(s) numbers used in the repair; and It is absolutely shameful. Remember: you are submitting your claimunder penalty of perjury. Total BS. j. Nobody got nothing!!!! I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. 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