On 1/26/22 I received an email stating: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. Im sure both Rust Consulting and the attorneys have received their money!!!!! Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude themselves from the BMW timing chain class action settlement. Why were the X1 28i ex drive vehicles excluded? Fell for the okie doke and now Im paying the painful price of a BMW. 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?!! Our checks were dispersed from an attorney in a matter of weeks a final hearing! Is anyone else in the same boat as I am? can you loan us some money hahahaha! This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. They were not prompt in their response to my emails but they did respond. The amount of money I have poured into this vehicle and they are playing games. You must commence a civil lawsuit before any applicable statutes of limitations expire or you will be forever barred from seeking relief. 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. Just trying to hope for the best that theres a rational explanation. Pathetic. (100% of service was with a BMW dealer) Liz, with the plaintiffs attorney, researched my VIN number and told me that had it. Dont give up folks, checks are in the mail! Wasted my time and money. Now were back to no dates known?? Exactly the same as another on this post. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. Is the BMW Valvetronic component included in this? I am in the process of gathering all the required documents. My csr has never been right. 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. Dont deal with Chapman BMW. The Call Center is of no use. As I stated before, I initially sent a copy of the receipt that BMW gave me when purchased the new engine. this is a little light shining at the end of a long tunnel. This is the worst process Ive ever gone through. Very very annoying and frustrating for me. 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. I had my best results when I sent an email to the president and ceo of rust consulting. Im done. Curious if this lawsuit applies, My 2016 bmw 528i engine went out do to timing chain failure is there anyway my car is covered. 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 sent the entire service history of my car well over a year ago. WebUniform names for claims administrators offices and representatives offices are assigned by the DWC. Still waiting after 3rd notification that they will contact me within 45 to 60 days. I owe roughly $8k on my car and purchasing another car has not been an option due to this reason. (All my documentation was sent before the deadline over a year ago). Cant be a part of class action suit ?? Your complaint will do no good; my engine was out of nowhere seized; its only been serviced by BMW and was just in they said it was a new battery, replaced the battery and the engine seized not even out of the service center driveway. so 2 engines have been replaced within 80,000 miles! I just found out about this lawsuit TODAY! Right? WebNC Department of Health and Human Services 2001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2001 919-855-4800 So disappointing. Petition for Administration. f. Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit-card receipt, credit-card statement, or cancelled check); I cant believe i was sold a 2013 car as certified pre-owned in 2018 and the dealership NEVER replaced that plastic guide that destroys the engine when it fragments apart.. Last I read, we were suppose to get our reimbursements first week of Sept. This incident cost us $5,400 last year. I had the same issue with my BMW 528. WebJustice Department Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; Files Cases Against Marketing Company and Executives Who Knowingly Facilitated Elder Fraud (KBM Group) For further information, please visit the claim administration website consumerdatavictimcompensation.com or call the claim administrator toll-free at 833 I have sent my information back in Feb. Also, do you all remember the exact wording regarding submitting receipts as proof of payment? The second defect involves the secondary chain, connecting crankshaft to the the oil pump and balance shaft assembly. They made us summit all this paperwork in a timely manner just to make us wait. I waited approx. Hey all. My car has only 62000 miles in it. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. This is beyond ridiculous. They started sending out checks in late March/2022. If I didnt exclude myself from the Settlement, can I sue later? The number of recent comments of people who have heard nothing is surprising. At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. Im currently in the same boat! Everyone needs to call the Minnesota attorney generals office and we might should consider pooling it and getting our own representation because obviously this is not working.. dont give up. Hope we hear something, anything soon-, We spent $12,000 for the new motor, x3 had 100,250 miles so not sure if we will see anything! 2 emails Ive sent over the last 2 weeks- NO reply at all from them now. Still waiting and havent received anything yet, including some sort of update. I just want to know did they recv the info I mailed in. They sold me the car and allowed me to drive for another 45000 miles, never once notifying me that there was a potentially dangerous ticking timebomb needing to be replaced. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. It was for about half of what I paid in total but I am great full for anything. No problems and I have 71k miles. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify I have a 2013 528I ( Drive train ) went out and couldnt get it repair due to lost of employment. The receipt that I sent in initially was from BMW which showed that payment was made and that is what I sent them. 7. Nothing from them yet :(, Same! Whats the difference between objecting and excluding? 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. They trying to keep all the money for there self. We currently anticipate finalizing reimbursement amounts within the next 30 days. 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. Is there someone else we should be contacting? I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. Is this still ongoing, any extension to submit? Hope we hear something soon on out come. The information/answer is not, nor is it intended to be, How did you receive the qualification notification? I have made numerous calls to the attorneys and settlement administrators office. You are kidding, right? I dont really understand the method of how theyre reviewing & sending out the claims. What was I thinking. There are others out there like me and you. 19. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. I got the same email response as well, on 1/26/22. 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. The cover over engine melted one day sz md yhey wouldnt take responsibility. I just spent the morning printing ALL the maintenance records from 213 miles through August 2021. Repairs performed at independent service centers will be capped at $3,000.00 for timing chain/oil pump drive chain repairs, and at $7,500.00 for engine replacement, inclusive of parts and labor. Timing chain sprocket is plastic and breaks down into engine and ruins engine. Ive not received anything but an email. Fall of 2022? They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! My car has been sitting at the dealership since. On the same page. I reached out to my lawyer to sue them or my money. who know! I still owed $10.800 on it when it happened with only 64.088 miles. I agree with the others it was a scam to get all of us to join the lawsuit so they could get the money and keep it for themselves!!!! I also got a response to my email stating the same. claims they are processing the claims BS. SHAME ON YOU BMW! I took my car in because the engine failed and after they told me that it would cost close to $20,000 for a new engine, I decided to google timing chain failure for my vehicle and found out about the class action lawsuit. 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. It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! three weeks and decided to call Russ Consulting to see if they could pull some strings in order for me to get a response I wanted to make sure that they indeed received my email along with the receipt because I am afraid that this issue will hold up my check further. So annoyed over how this has been handled. I have a 2014 BMW 528i. I will NEVER buy a BMW. I dont recall them saying that you had to send in the actual credit card transaction receipt. Is there a way to appeal since you sent it & they said they received it?? I dont know what the hell is going on. Submitted ALL documentation in April. Same here- not a thing, no check, no correspondence. That states claims are still being processed. NEVER AGAIN WILL I PURCHASE A BMW. I havent gotten anything yet but Im really nervous seeing everyones letters that theyre receiving. Its a damn shame. In many states, a typical probate and estate administration process will take up to one to two years from the date of the decedent's death. Thanks for the tip! Would be nice to get this check already! They dont reach out to nobody in no type of form way or fashion. And at this point Im at a major loss & dont know what to do. I have the same question 2013 X3 328I with 64,000. This is a joke! I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? 7,000 miles later a new engine! SO I REALLY DONT EXPECT TO GET MY REFUND UNTIL SOMETIME NEXT YEAR..I AM SO UPSET. On Tuesday- this is what they sent back: you are the lucky one. Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. Thanks for the UPDATE! We have received and reviewed your additional documentation. Montvale, New Jersey 07645 I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. Vehicles must be taken to a BMW center to be eligible for this relief. I would LOVE to see this reimbursement we are ENTITLED TO. KANTROWITZ, GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN, P.C. Why would it take two months to review a document? My invoice from the repairs show Miles IN right at the top of the first page- so I BETTER not hear that. so I havent heard anything else yet. But I dont know what you do since you missed the lawsuit timeliness. Recently? Read About More Class Action Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Here we are 11-9-22 picked up(nah towed) my 2013 528i from BMW service. I have not received an email nor have I received any letter of confirmation or anything. I feel like every time someone gets a response the dates keep getting pushed back further & further. Now the end of October theyre telling you the same answer- that claims are going to be processed in the next week? I think we all should flood the courts with letters, phone call & write letters to the judge. Please add me I filled out paperwork never heard anything back. I have a letter from Rust in mail but Im away until Thursday. Depends if the car is under warranty. I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. Thanks. I got my claim denied bc my 2013 x3 timing belt broke 2 months past 8 years of my in service date, which is the date the previous owner purchased it. so so so disappointing considering all the $ weve all spent. They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. On this forum looks like 3 to 4 ppl said they receive payment. They played us, at first i was gonna walk away and let god handle it but i reached out to a lawyer and they told me i have a case and that class action lawsuits are scams. They denied my claiming saying that I didnt show proof of the transaction. BMW of North America, which distributes and warrants BMW vehicles in the U.S., denies these allegations and stands behind and supports its products. Im sick to my stomach about this- what reason did they claim to deny? Rip off. 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. Heart breaking I loved that car! Lisa It is not a scam, but there is no point submitting a late claim past the deadline. I emailed info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com several times. It is sitting at the dealer. Will update when I know more. Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. 18. We use cookies to improve functionality and performance, enhance user experience, and provide tailored content. This is beyond insanity at this point. I just wouldnt of got anything done. Not a darn email or mail notification. Nov 29 and I have heard nothing since I filed back in April. They are not a sham. OR get rid of the car! Same here! $4500 in repairs . If you have a lawyer reach out to ur lawyer. You are kidding, right? And there all living their best life and we are out of money and a vehicle. cant afford to have it repaired. I emailed him and within 2 days had a standard response. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member. I am definitely going to contact BMWs GC office to start. How can I verify receipt of the documents? 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