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. This site says settlement closed closed but still allows to click on file a claim? 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. My dealership recommended I pay $5,800 for a new timing chain on 3/24/21 but didnt tell me about the law suit. Which one is it? Reg. I would LOVE to see this reimbursement we are ENTITLED TO. Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. Either way- just glad its over. settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding utah personal representative deed. I have the form ready to submit, where should I send it to via email or as an attachment? You did not provide proof of payment for the total amount sought for reimbursement for the eligible repairs. A Court has authorized this notice because you have a right to know about the proposed settlement of this class-action lawsuit, and your options, before the Court decides whether to give final approval to the Settlement. 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. So sad I got robbed from a dealership. I was told about it after having my car checked out as well. Caught me off guard. I received a BMW settlement letter but so far I havent noticed any issue. Last time I took I told them I had engine problems. We received our diagnosis today after the car experienced multiple failures and warnings on Friday. I purchased a 2015 528 with approximately 70000 miles now on the vehicle. 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 SHAME ON THE DEALER AND SHAME ON BMW FOR FAILURE TO NOTIFY. I have a new engine and the check engine light is still coming on. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. Call Recording: Whats Required for CIPA Compliance? Proof of ownership. Still waiting and havent received anything yet, including some sort of update. I can see in the comments some have contacted or been in some form of communication with SOMEONE but who? Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. 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). Honestly I heard they had the $ since May. 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. Gary S. Graifman, Esq. After replacing my engine paid out of pocket 2 years ago my bmw is down again for another engine problem. But I do know that they are not being truthful with what is going on with our refunds and this is NOT right. This is beyond ridiculous. im jokinig so that i wont cry. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. This should be considered theft and fraud! Besides the lawyers who are probably sick of all of us calling but they said this week. This settlement was closed in June. And when to expect a check? My vehicle is a 428i 2016 with 51,000 miles and the timing chain recently went out. Randee M. Matloff, Esq. Even though this is unacceptable & ridiculously long- I (personally) would feel a lot better if they at least kept us informed on the website. They are most likely sending you notifications pursuant to court orders requiring that every member of the class be They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. They did respond & advise as soon as the documents were received via mail that they would be reviewing the claim. This is how they make there money off of people like us. BMW of North America does not warrant replacement parts that were not certified by the original equipment manufacturer. I have also moved and misplaced the older records. They are not responsive and Ive gotten the same response about 45-60 days on 3 separate occasions. Fall of 2022? Has anyone received a check or anything beyond a rejection? 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. Please be patient, and feel free to check this websitefor current status. Highlighted Experience Yahoo! I will never purchase a BMW again. What vehicles are included in the Settlement? If you exclude yourself, you have no basis to object because the Settlement no longer affects you. Also, people keep getting told different dates to expect payment or a letter. NAGEL RICE, LLP The deadline for claims is 5/30/2021. Judge Waldor will determine the amount of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments after evaluating Plaintiffs submission. 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. Ive had numerous engine problems since I bought it new in 2013. Seriously, the same freaking response. My car has 88,000 miles. Still waiting- I filed all my paperwork in March 2021. I have gave them all oil changes. 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 really think that they use these types of tactics to deny claims and to prolong the process. 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.. 866 824 9734. I was one of the first to submit back in 2021 January. Honestly if you received payment LUCKY other than that dont wait anymore. Webof claims administered over the last 40 years. I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! Ive had it with their BS, Are you kidding?? What they are doing is a disgrace. I had to have the valvetronic motor replaced. Such crap. I fault BMW, they do not care about their custoners. The date of repair; and Would be nice to get this check already! What can I do? Very concerning! Thats my guess/opinion. I still owe the cost of the total repair to a finance company and am therefore upside down on the vehicle. Many thanks for your help. I am only now finding out about the lawsuit and that my car qualifies for a replacement. After that is approved, then the amount has to be forwarded for processing of checks. I filed in December I dont understand why Its taking soooo long. I just recently purchased my BMW 528i sedan modal year 2013. Literally do not know what to do or who to turn to. I just contacted the law firm representing us lemon BMW owners..they said if youve submitted a claim by the deadline of June 30th, we will receive correspondence by certified mail if more information is needed to complete the claim, or, if claim is complete and accepted a check for reimbursement will be received in about 6 weeks. I provided proof and everything and they told me the time has passed. He said they had about 12,000 claims to process & he was going to check on an update and also why their website is not giving up to date info, Keep us posted ! Only I got a response to my email on 9/15/21. They so unprofessional they no better than bmw.i bet you the lawyers thats working on this case gets most of the money. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. The dealer is handling the paperwork and expressed a 50-50 chance for some level of reimbursement. This could go on forever. 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. 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. I just submitted a claim to them. Nov 29 and I have heard nothing since I filed back in April. The more I read about this company the last I expect to get any money.. Bring up rip off report and read about them on there. You will never see the money sue bmw on ur own with ur own lawyers. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. Do I still need to file incase it defaults in the future? About time. Do you all have any lawsuits for BMW 750i 2012. We got the denial letter too, our x3 had 100,250 miles on it when it let loose. Said the end of March 2022 so fingers crossed & saying some prayers here! Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 You poor people, I feel for each one of you. BMW dealer is charging me over $13,000 to get it fix. This is beyond insanity at this point. 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. 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. I had to do the same thing- exactly with the receipt. malfunction warning and check engine light came on. if you have found any answers please reply to me. 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 took my 2013 X3 in many times for drive train malfunction they did test and could not find the source. Just to be safe, I am going to mail a copy of the receipt as instructed in the letter they sent today. I waited for a nothing. I sent all of the documents via certified mail. If not I would be pissed off.. seem fishy to me. 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. This is starting to make me nervous as I feel like we may be getting bamboozled. This is the exact email I received yesterday ; That was 2 months ago- now Im being told another 45-60 days from NOW??? No. Whats the difference between objecting and excluding? However, now that the validation has been completed after 10 Days of Processe Circle am now told that BMW Canadian Assembled Vehicles are excluded from this Class Action Suit and Repair Program. WebNC Department of Health and Human Services 2001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2001 919-855-4800 Valid proof of payment includes: a credit card or cash register receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or cancelled check. Is this still ongoing, any extension to submit? out of pocket. No response to letter or emails this year. I have my service records in writing and am going to speak with the GM on Monday. 5. 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? Whats so damn hard! That would be an amazing start to the new year. The dealer only told me when I took it for repair of the recall. That was on Sept. 15th. There are others out there like me and you. I submitted all necessary paperwork within the allotted time and I was notified that I qualified for the reimbursement back in 2021. Honestly expecting the worst at this point. Nope! They scammed us. I will call them on Monday. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. Im beyond furious. I should have never left Chrysler vehicle which I get a discount on. Same here . Bmw partnered and covered 1/2 of engine replacement. We cannot make a determination on the validity of your claim until your documents has been reviewed and the claim validation process has been completed. They finally determined after an initial rejection that I qualify for payment. Westwood, NJ 07675. You may also send questions to the Claims Administrator at: Gelis Claims Administrator 7080, c/o Rust Consulting, PO Box 14, Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014. Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. E relaxed and never heard back. Upset BIG MONEY WASTED (BMW). Why would it take two months to review a document? Apparently they were looking for the actual credit card receipt- not just the invoice showing my name, the amounts, the transaction, etc UGHH! Will BMW replace effected parts if not currently having issues? Can I recover the loss in value i received? 21. Its now going to be Feb 2022 soon, and I havent received an email response back from them in months. 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 now wait to see if they come up with another delay or resolve this matter. Help really ? 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. Havent heard yet either way. Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement. WebTreatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Requirements and Enforcement of 38.2-3412.1 and 38.2-3418.17 of the Code of Virginia Withdrawal of Administrative Letter 2020-03 Dated April 22, 2020. Any suggestions? But you may sue, continue to sue, or be part of a different lawsuit against Defendant in the future, including for claims that this Settlement resolves. Has anyone other than Frank received a payment? 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. Glad to hear that I am not the only one who submitted everything on time and has not heard back at all. Thank you Frank! three weeks, four weeks? All reimbursements will be made according to the Reimbursement Chart below. I am with you I will NEVER buy another BMW the worst car EVER! Hi this just happened to me as well. How long did it take you after your resubmission? More recently they asked me to send proof of the repair/purchase, so i sent my bank statement CERTIFIED! There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. So disappointing. I still owe 10,000 on financing for the car. after numerous calls. Rust got paid a huge lump sum, and we got dumped on with lies and false promises. 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. I received the exact email. I purchased my car brand new and seven years later 94K miles and drivetrain malfunction I couldnt believe it..makes you wonder about foreign carsthey suppose to be built better and last longer, This is just craziness now- Nothing yet ! If they were not clear with their instructions and we followed them accordingly then we really need to get an attorney. After reading the specifics; submission deadlines explicitly, I am not very hopeful. who knows! documents showing: 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. Thank you. Im in the same boat. To submit for the settlement. I will never buy another BMW! 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. Is there anything or anywhere I can go to get some coverage from the class action lawsuit about timing chain problem. I dont know about anyone else but I am hurting right now, I sure could use MY money. my question is: wouldnt a BMW authorized dealership do this very specific repair , removing a cheap plastic brittle guard BEFORE selling it to a consumer?? Like theyve disappeared into thin air. Thanks for the tip! I was told it would cost me $10k to fix but since the engine failure was caused from the timing chain, I qualified for this lawsuit. This is not our fault and they wont help because of the mileage, mine has 110,000 miles. Should I send in the form anyway or am I out of luck? Yep seem fishy to me. The settlement provides reimbursement for various BMW vehicle repairs linked to this issue. BMW Corporate AG office Repairs performed at authorized BMW Centers will be reimbursed 100%, without any cap. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. Im done. The lawyers that worked on this was kept all the money and send out Maybe five checks for less than what people paid. Lets get an attorney. Hoping for a recall, then I may qualify for reimbursement.. Click Change Settings if you want to tailor the use of your cookies. That is good news!!!! Click Accept if you consent. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page. Go to rust consulting is Better Business Bureau complaint website and you will see a totally different story from rust consulting. Well, has ANYONE received any checks in the mail yet? Your Claim has been submitted for reprocessing. Like was said, good rip off report, or better business bureau. The defects are allegedly linked to the engines timing chains. [email protected]. Im sure theyve already been paid! Also, now the low coolant light continues to come on. They responded within a week for me. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. Mind you I have a oil change package I purchased and all maintenance has been done on time. Thanks:). Hope this helps! I had it towed into the BMW dealership to see what was happening. I was able to find 2, but not 3. I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. WebTo view of a copy of the Claims Administrator Declaration, please click HERE To view of a copy of Plaintiffs' Letter to the Court Regarding the Kleckner Declaration, please click Drive trsin light came on all the time. Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? 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