I got my check today!! I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. Top Class Actions is a legal news source Nothing. In addition to this cap for independent service center repairs, reimbursements will be scaled to vehicle age and mileage as follows: Reimbursement Cap for Repair at BMW Center, Reimbursement Cap for Repair at Independent Service Center, Timing Chain Module/Oil Pump Drive Chain Module, Less than 70,000 miles and 7 years in service, 70,001 to 80,000 miles, or less than 70,000 miles but more than 7 years and less than 8 years in service, 80,001 to 90,000 miles and less than 8 years in service, 90,001 to 100,000 miles and less than 8 years in service, Over 100,000 miles or 8 years in service (whichever comes first), Covered by existing 7 year/70,000 mile Component Warranty Extension, 90,001 to 100,000 and less than 8 years in service, Over 100,000 miles or 8 years in service (whichever comes first). About time. I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! 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. Eligibility also depends on production ranges. This is a UNACCEPTABLE!!! I am only now finding out about the lawsuit and that my car qualifies for a replacement. I feel the same way. What do we need to do to file against Rust/BMW? WebUniform names for claims administrators offices and representatives offices are assigned by the DWC. Sickening. The plaintiffs say the polycarbonate guide assembly for the timing chain can become brittle and break apart, creating debris that can get lodged in the crankshaft drive sprockets. They said the exact same thing in my email on 9/15- that they received my additional info & it would be submitted for reprocessing. WebDECLARATION OF AMENDING MY CLAIM BECAUSE MR. JAMES J. CLANCY REFUSED TO RECEIVE CERTIFY LETTER INSTEAD I'M SENDING A COURT DAY TO HIS INSURANCE SINCE THEY ARE REFUSING TO PAY THE REMAIN BALANCE OF $1500.00 PLUS COURT DAY AND TIME OF WAGES. Reg. I will keep you posted. I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. I fault BMW, they do not care about their custoners. Fingers Crossed! Are you serious? You missed the deadline to participate in the lawsuit. drug injury lawsuits and product liability lawsuits. I am not letting them off the hook. I hope the rest of you receive your money soon. My dealership recommended I pay $5,800 for a new timing chain on 3/24/21 but didnt tell me about the law suit. They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. Wow. Im still waiting on a response from an email last week. Thank. Thank you for your email. We are getting the run around and it is not right. As i was pulling out the engine lost all power and thankfully I made it to a parking lot edge and not on the highway. The irony of these people to leave many of us with just a hope and a prayer. We may get some money but not what we are really entitled to. When and where did Judge Waldor decide whether to approve the Settlement? informal probate. Rip off. This is so frustrating and upsetting! Can I ask how much was check for? document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_4" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please note: Top Class Actions is not a settlement I bet the attorneys and Rust consulting have been paid! Paul, I am in the same situation, as I am sure there are others. There needs to be a complaint filed to turn this into a recall to the National Hwy Association to make this happen. Class Members are required to provide information about their to my knowledge on this forum- only ONE individual has received a check so far. replaced oil pump last Summer who knows! The first defect affectsthe primary, or timing, chain, which coordinates the crankshaft, camshafts and cylinder valves. This is the worst process Ive ever gone through. There does not seem to be a person to contact with questions either. WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. Some of these claims will be covered under vehicles existing warranties, while other consumers will be reimbursed for between 40% and 75% of the total repair costs. Our incident just happen few weeks ago. And there all living their best life and we are out of money and a vehicle. Repairs. What if my claim for benefits is denied? Not a damn thing. I have a 2013 328i xdrive. If you dont qualify for this settlement, check out our database of otheropen class action settlementsyou may be eligible for. I never received any notices after submitting my claim so I submitted it twice, and never received a response. I was then told the checks would go out in three weeks three weeks later still no check. I AM WAITING FOR THE OTHER LAW FIRM TO CONTACT ME. Still waiting after 3rd notification that they will contact me within 45 to 60 days. I then asked what I needed to do regarding the lawsuit to ensure that I receive my money back for the engine and I was told that I didnt need to do anything and that they would handle everything for me. So annoyed over how this has been handled. Roseland, NJ 07068 How do I find the Claim Identification Number? Remember: you are submitting your claimunder penalty of perjury. WTF is going on. $6000 more dollars I have to spend for a used engine. Anything can be altered any piece of paper, receipt, etc. If I didnt exclude myself from the Settlement, can I sue later? So sad I got robbed from a dealership. I did receive my check and I can tell you it was under $2000. Get on it now! Pathetic. I am entitled to this money. Merchants are I hope its a check too! Yes, my engine in my 2012 528i failed due to this same issue and I had to replace the turbo as well. and exactly! Rust uses the data from the system to fulfill its role as the Frank, now countless others will have to research what you could have easily supplied. Never again. Discover how we can help you, who will help you and more about our experience, using the filters below. THIS ENTIRE PROCESS IS DECEITFUL. I am so frustrated. Youre right it is very unacceptable. Learn more about the cookies we use. I TOLD THEM THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CONFERENCE CALL WITH THEM AND ALL OF US TO DISCUSS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. Sick games. I say 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, Yes i agree but we need to use our own lawyers. If you have questions regarding this process, click HEREto see a copy of the Settlement Agreement, or contact Class Counsel. I truly believe the tactic is to wear everyone down via non-response/updates and then by requesting or changing the criteria. Claim Forms must have been submitted by June30, 2021. Youre right! The Class Representatives in the Action are the Plaintiffs identified above. But I dont know what you do since you missed the lawsuit timeliness. Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? Petition for Administration. Are the timing chain module and/or the oil pump drive chain module a part of the Valvetronic system? Thanks for the tip! I sent the invoice showing paid by card that the shop had given me. This mess happened to my 2013 528xi Sept 2020. You no how many people they done this too. Yep!! 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. Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? then in 2018, with 85,000 miles on the car, my engine blew in a very dangerous location on a highway with no warming. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. I have also submitted my claim and all the required documents and have not received any payment, rejection or request for any further information. They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. I thought they were already processing claims? Heart breaking I loved that car! info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com and good luck. I just submitted a claim to them. Im wondering if this would be included in this class action. Received letter and my model is on list of effected cars. I took my car in recently and now they are saying that I need a new engine because they see glitter debris in engine oil. Ive had it with their BS, Are you kidding?? Received notice claim was received last year. That is good news!!!! Nope. I check back here a few times a week to see if anyone has received their reimbursement. Still waiting- I filed all my paperwork in March 2021. Theres definitely something shady going on. Last I read, we were suppose to get our reimbursements first week of Sept. In order to obtain reimbursement for eligible past out-of-pocket expenses, you must submit a Claim Form and include all of the documentation identified on the Claim Form. I feel like reaching out to them is a waste of time since every time they finally respond they just say 45-60 days. WebClaim Form: BMW Timing Chain and Oil Pump Drive Chain Settlement Claim Form. 13. When did they send you this updated letter? Good luck! Keep in mind that the last email I received from them on 9/15/21 which also verified that they received my additional documentation told me that they were sent for re-processing & would take 45-60 days. Verse said, Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. Im pissed off!!! So, much for luxury! Mine was for $1,176. I think we should file a lawsuit against both Rust Consulting and BMW. My family and I are fortunate to be alive. Fell for the okie doke and now Im paying the painful price of a BMW. I purchased a 2015 528 with approximately 70000 miles now on the vehicle. and have had no reply, nothing? Lets fight back Before they stew us out of our money! Then once you declare you have processed all the claims an audit may have to be done internally to make sure they were done correctly and the correct amounts are legit. three weeks, four weeks? Any suggestions? I agree this is getting ridiculous now though WAY too long! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. I hate BMW for the rest of my life. This is getting RIDICULOUS!! I own a 2012 bmw 528 I motor sport. I cant get it fixed right now so I may not be able to get in on the suit because I dont have the repairs done yet. I dont really understand the method of how theyre reviewing & sending out the claims. Ive been at this for over 1 year now. Thanks:). Would be nice to have some recent updates to determine where theyre at. What is going on i havent recieved anything via email mail no check nothing, Ill call the authorities in mn goodjob guys they got their money its disgusting. I spent $4500 on that timing chain repair- would be nice to see some $ back! I somehow made it to the dealership down the street from my house and it died right in the parking lot. Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. Well I will hope we can all be so lucky!!! I have been waiting two years. Complete the front side of the form and file it with the Petition for Probate. My receipt from the BMW dealership show a payment of $5500 but because its not showing which credit card was used they are gong to deny my claim. We surely are not getting any. KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC, Bruce H. Nagel h. The part(s) description and part(s) numbers used in the repair; and This is draining my mental state as well. 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. I filed early 2021 as well. I had 110,000 miles on mine. 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? Hello, Thank you for the post about the BMW. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the 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. Yesterday and today?? BMW of North America, which distributes and warrants BMW vehicles in the U.S., denies these allegations and stands behind and supports its products. I have mail notification and received a letter from RUST. after 3 visits to my foreign car specialist, all drivetrain malfunction related visits, my car just stopped-dead-no warning except 3 seconds of drivetrain malfunction, oil pressure too low. I emailed them & they did advise they received my claim- but I was missing 2 pieces of info which I sent immediately in the mail. NAGEL RICE, LLP FILED BY PLAINTIFF SILVA, i now wait to see if they come up with another delay or resolve this matter. I have made numerous calls to the attorneys and settlement administrators office. They get these high profile cases then someone is seeing to it that Rust gets his share. It has been extremely difficult being carless for this amount of time with no rental options offered. WebTo exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must have sent a letter by mail to the Claims Administrator saying that you wanted to be excluded from Gelis v. Bayerische Motoren They finally determined after an initial rejection that I qualify for payment. Wasted my time and money. They responded within a week for me. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. It has been five months! I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. My Valvetronic system is failing and giving me drivetrain malfunction errors and the dealer says it has to be replaced. Hello, My situation is that I had my BMW X1 at the dealership a total of five times in 2021 and not one tech advised/mentioned the lawsuit and that the problems I was experiencing was related to this lawsuit. I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. After spending 5k for engine replacement at BMW dealership the Transmission just failed last night stranding my son on his drive back to college. You must commence a civil lawsuit before any applicable statutes of limitations expire or you will be forever barred from seeking relief. Our ability to file a case against Rust/BMW is dwindling down. Independent Dealership where I bought the car has declined to take back the Car and BMW dealership has refused responsibility with a Repair costs implications of about $19,000. You would think they would let you know if they received the claim and if it was complete, Email: Please be patient, and feel free to check this websitefor current status. On January 28th, 2021 my 2013 BMW SAV started to slowly die as I was on my way to work. As part of the resolution of the Action, Class Counsel and BMW of North America have agreed that Class Counsel may apply for an award of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments for the twenty Class Representatives between $1,500,000 and $3,700,000 in the aggregate. Id rather have not known about it at all. The date of repair; and Has anyone else received ANYTHING from Rust? Judge Waldor has approved as Class Counsel the following lawyers to represent you and other Class Members: Never again. More recently they asked me to send proof of the repair/purchase, so i sent my bank statement CERTIFIED! 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. They are not a sham. I still owe the cost of the total repair to a finance company and am therefore upside down on the vehicle. Buying a BMW was one of the worst decisions I have ever made! This is beyond insanity at this point. if you have found any answers please reply to me. We should get our own lawyer and come together and do it our self. We currently anticipate the reprocessing of Claims will begin within the next week and take approximately 45-60 days to complete. Im in the same situation. My mechanic repaired what he thought was the problem and 2 days later my car died leaving me stranded on the highway. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. So weird!! Thebenefits are subject to limitations, which are discussed in Question 6 and in the Settlement Agreement. I also got a response to my email stating the same. More information available later on. The BMW timing chain lawsuit settlement further says valid claims for BMW vehicles with prior repairs done after 7 years of the in-service date or 70,000 miles I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Dont give up folks, checks are in the mail! That is impossible since the email I sent had this info attached. No problems and I have 71k miles. 2013 BMW X3. We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. I AM WITH YOU. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. I told the BMW technician that I believe that my car qualifies for this lawsuit and they told me that I was correct. If thats the game theyre going to play, then no one will get anything for sure. Dont believe anything they tell you its all lies. 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. I dont know how they have no time limits to adhere to, etc. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit until now. claims they are processing the claims BS. Either way- just glad its over. Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. I have experienced my motor being locked up on my 2014 X3 because of the engine oil pressure. this car has cost me SO much $. The Call Center is of no use. Its embarrassing and hopefully Ill be reimbursed for most of it. Same here! 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. Check engine light went off. I havent receive anything yet nor a email this is ridiculous. If you got $3K in the mail and you don't know why, it's probably a scam, a mistake, and/or not really a check. To whom I have to write to and where? Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. You may have asked Judge Waldor for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. Our checks were dispersed from an attorney in a matter of weeks a final hearing! We need to contact someone ASAP. 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. I only have 76K miles on it and have maintained the oil changes as I should. Filed claim last year. I agree, i dont we getting that money honestly. Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement. Likewise, we did not receive notice beforehand. Customer Data Security Breach Litigation $117.5 million settlement Over 1.3 million claims filed Over 924 million notices sent Over 194 million class members globally Somebodys pockets got filled & theyre all in it together. I was looking to buy a used BMW but after reading these comments I dont think so. Im now looking to trade mine in- last correspondence I received the other day told me that the Car Fax service report along with my own oil change reports cannot be honored as It can be altered . They have enough funds to hire what ever help they need to get them checks moving out. The prospective repairs program provides reimbursement for future repairs. If the email I received on 9/15 was true, claims should have been processing the week of 9/20, and should wrap up by the end of November. Timing chain sprocket is plastic and breaks down into engine and ruins engine. I dont understand how it could possibly take months upon months to review this information. I have also moved and misplaced the older records. Bank statements. Good luck others. I was told a few weeks ago that the checks would go out in about four weeks four weeks later no check. Im all for this group hiring an attorney. Now were back to no dates known?? I got mine today!!! after numerous calls. Do you have an email address that I can connect them at? Was told funds will Has anyone received a check or anything beyond a rejection? Thats is the exact same thing they told me 12000 miles. Bmw should pay for replacement. 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). Nope. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. The Settlement Agreement is available HERE. Hopefully our claims are just delayed. UPDATE: received email that my claim is deficient !!! Just to be safe, I am going to mail a copy of the receipt as instructed in the letter they sent today. I hope all works out for the best that got claims in on time. Honestly if you received payment LUCKY other than that dont wait anymore. That was 2 months ago- now Im being told another 45-60 days from NOW??? OR get rid of the car! Not me! This is not our fault and they wont help because of the mileage, mine has 110,000 miles. Hi this just happened to me as well. I did (luckily) find the receipt attached to another copy of the invoice they had given me, and I resubmitted. Contact NJ court for any information. I emailed him and within 2 days had a standard response. I emailed them back in August & got a response saying the same. He said I could just junk car or they would give me 500 for it. Rust is one of the better claims administrators. I have a new engine and the check engine light is still coming on. We not getting that money, what they did was make us join the lawsuit to receive all this money and basically kept it for themselves. Im supposed to call him back on Friday. This notice explains the lawsuit, the proposed Settlement, and your legal rights. So Im going back to the dealership and requesting I pay No $$. THEY WERE NOT TOTALLY CLEAR IN THEIR DIRECTIONS IN EXACTLY WHAT TO SUBMIT AS FAR AS RECEIPTS ETC.. JUST PROLONG AND REJECTING PAYMENTS. That reprocessing of claims would take place in the next week and would take approx 45-60 days to complete. I have no issue so far. But I later found out that the BMW receipt only showed that I made the payment it didnt show how I made the payment the method that I used so my claim was going to be denied. Im trying to get my $5k back through this lawsuit. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? BMW dealer charged $4700 to fix . Having it will allow you to pay debts, transfer assets to beneficiaries and otherwise manage the affairs of the estate. This entire process is so deceptive and unfair to the consumer. And my car just gave up on me. This is how they make there money off of people like us. These type of half-cocked posts are not helpful to anyone. Still unacceptable information given in the email I received. Argia J. DiMarco Emailed them again and no reply-. a variance of 1,000 miles of the scheduled time or mileage maintenance requirements. My 2013 328i just experienced the problem everyone is talking about how ever it happened at 159,00 miles. ITS NOT RIGHT. There are others out there like me and you. What in the H E double hockey sticks does .. we dont have a date when checks will be mailed out.. so tired. Whats so damn hard! Dealer said engine would cost 20 thousand to replace.. Not sure what to do with car. utah personal representative deed. How long did it take you after your resubmission? They are not going to pay and lied that I waited 12000 miles for an oil change.