My car is again not running and I have always owned BMW but never one with a 4 cylinder engine! When did they send you this updated letter? They won and kept the money. The vehicle just rolled over to 100K miles when I brought it in. I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. I received an email from them about a month ago notifying me that my claim was going to be denied because the receipt that I sent (from BMW) didnt show exactly what method of payment was used it just showed that the payment was made. Will BMW replace effected parts if not currently having issues? 2 days later entered the highway and almost immediately as I accelerated happened again followed by very apparent shaking. There is no date of when the checks will be mailed out. I am still waiting to hear back from the law firm. This is crazy- Why didnt they ask for all this info when they mailed me the claim form last march???? informal probate. Thank you Frank! 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. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. Prayers up. On January 28th, 2021 my 2013 BMW SAV started to slowly die as I was on my way to work. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. This is starting to make me nervous as I feel like we may be getting bamboozled. Dont give up folks, checks are in the mail! This website is operated and maintained by the Settlement Administrator. Why would it take two months to review a document? Does the upgrade timing chain module really work that was installed after Feb. 2015? So I was able to dig up the actual receipts & sent it over immediately. So, much for luxury! Thanks. nobody else received a check. As a result of the defects, BMW engines reportedly sustain damage and can even be destroyed leading to costly repairs. Uuuggghhhh!! What was I thinking. There are so many of us that can still be in danger of losing their lives if the belt snap while driving on the highway. Good luck all! I bet the attorneys and Rust consulting have been paid! 7. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify Seriously, the same freaking response. Gelis, et al. Znd I actuzlly pd. I have this same question. Im on pins & needles over here. 2:17-cv-07386. The Settlement does not mean that BMW of North America broke any laws, or otherwise did anything wrong, because Judge Waldor did not decide which side was right. I recently got the valve cover gasket fixed which was causing a oil leak and was told that my timing chain is going bad. to be mailed to me before they can fix my car. and Very concerning! I did a little research on this company. It will fail the part is defective.! We should get our own lawyer and come together and do it our self. I had the same thing happen to me. I need my $$$ too! I could use that $ SO BADLY right now, Exactly! 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. Likewise, we did not receive notice beforehand. This entire process is so deceptive and unfair to the consumer. 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. Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! Very very annoying and frustrating for me. The cover over engine melted one day sz md yhey wouldnt take responsibility. so 2 engines have been replaced within 80,000 miles! v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. On this forum it appears (from what Ive seen) that only one person said they received a check so far. UPDATE: The BMW Timing Chain Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on February 16, 2021. I travel quite a bit and I have not yet been able to locate a few of my service receipts from 5 years ago as I cannot remember what state I was in at the time. I feel like reaching out to them is a waste of time since every time they finally respond they just say 45-60 days. 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. Why did they even send out the class action notice? Look up Rust Consulting.1 star rating from BBB. They kept every dime !!! THANK GOD I DID THAT BECAUSE BMW DIDNT FILE ANYTHING ON MY BEHALF. OH MY GOSH- well youre the first one Ive seen WOW. I sent my paperwork in March and have received nothing from them what number did you call if you dont mind me asking or even an email will work. Do I still need to file incase it defaults in the future? I still owed $10.800 on it when it happened with only 64.088 miles. Is there anything or anywhere I can go to get some coverage from the class action lawsuit about timing chain problem. Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? I get so aggravated when I check the mail and NOTHING- I sent another email over 2 weeks ago- no reply. To submit for the settlement. This gives me a ray of hope. Nothing as of 10/11/21. If you have a lawyer reach out to ur lawyer. If thats the game theyre going to play, then no one will get anything for sure. But the decent approach would have been to send a notice allowing service BEFORE the part explodes!! If they were not clear with their instructions and we followed them accordingly then we really need to get an attorney. They responded to me today and told me that i passed the deadline. When was the denial received? I hope the rest of you receive your money soon. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER BMW. Any ideas why this process takes a while now? the dealership NEVER told me about the lawsuit. Oh no!! I can SO use that $ right now. Like was said, good rip off report, or better business bureau. They know for a fact they will get reimbursed from BMW and are still trying to make $$ off the customer on the front end. This is beyond insanity at this point. 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. PO Box 14 To those who received payment, lucky. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Just to be safe, I am going to mail a copy of the receipt as instructed in the letter they sent today. I was just talking about this situation with someone and they advised me to have my attorney get involved. BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal. I actually think Im a better mechanic than their mechanics. Class Members are required to provide information about their I did receive my check and I can tell you it was under $2000. Coolant system was bad. I received the documents in the mail for my 2013 BMW 528I, i completed them and mailed them in with documents detailing engine replacement due to timing chain failure. 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). Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. Hoping for a recall, then I may qualify for reimbursement.. What if my claim for benefits is denied? Randee M. Matloff, Esq. This repair coverage will also be scaled to vehicle mileage as follows: Limitations: BMW of North America does not warrant or guarantee any repairs performed at third-party (non-BMW Center) repair shops and should any such repairs fail after a Settlement Class Member has made a reimbursement claim under the Settlement, the Settlement Class Member will not be entitled to submit an additional claim or seek replacement under the extended warranty. I think we should file a lawsuit against both Rust Consulting and BMW. I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. Do you know if the class action customers had their vehicles fixed? 2 emails Ive sent over the last 2 weeks- NO reply at all from them now. 9. Had to replace the engine twice in 4 years because of the timing chain. The Call Center is of no use. We cannot let them off the hook on this and flood them with emails . Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? Now were back to no dates known?? Additionally, for one year after the Effective Date, any Class Vehicle regardless of age (i.e., years in service) you may be eligible for full or partial coverage of the costs of these same future repairs as long as the vehicle has 100,000 miles or less and is taken to an authorized BMW Center for the repairs. exactly! Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. Only one Prospective Repair Program repair per VIN is permitted, although recovery under the Prospective Repair Program does not affect your eligibility to recover under the Reimbursement Program. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. Am suffering the same faith, 2 Staff representative of BMW told Me that my 2012 528i X-Drive which Came to a Halt while on the Free Way due to Oil Pressure/ Engine Failure after Bailey 2 Months of Purchase from an Independent dealership. OR get rid of the car! I received a letter on 11/1 asking for additional information, information that I had already submitted in December of 2020. then-silence.. BMW. I hope its a check too! The receipt that I sent in initially was from BMW which showed that payment was made and that is what I sent them. I havent gotten anything yet but Im really nervous seeing everyones letters that theyre receiving. everyone keeps getting the run around, we all get generic answers theyve had the $ since May if I understand correctly- its now October and we have no resolution. Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. This company runs a shady racket. There needs to be a complaint filed to turn this into a recall to the National Hwy Association to make this happen. Ive not received anything but an email. After all Contact NJ court for any information. At that time they also sent claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal request to be submitted back to them in Apr/2022. However, repairs done at an independent service center are capped at $3,000 for timing chain modules and oil pump drive chain modules and at $7,500 for engines. Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. So weird!! This should be considered theft and fraud! 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. I submitted all paperwork in March, havent received a check or any correspondence by mail and have already talked to the attorneys office who is handling the case. They did the same thing to me. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. BMW of North America does not warrant replacement parts that were not certified by the original equipment manufacturer. No. That would be an amazing start to the new year. Congrats, Hi Frank, we resubmitted back in 11/21. Same here! The Parties have also agreed that Class Counsel may apply for service payments to the Class Representatives in the amount of $1,000 each ($20,000 in the aggregate) if awarded by Judge Waldor, which will be included in Class Counsels final award amount. 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. I have an X3, 2013 I purchased 1.5 years ago, with 70,000 miles on it. the same thing happened, noise and then the next day has blown engine! At this point what is the hold up? ANYONE Get any money from Rust Consulting yet?? They said I didnt prove enough oil changes. Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. Last I read, we were suppose to get our reimbursements first week of Sept. 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