You obviously arent obligated to make it easy for others, but help and info are what everyone here is looking for. I had the same thing happen to me. They are so nice but I cant take paying for a car that I cant drive this is basically consumer fraud . if you have found any answers please reply to me. e. The cost of repair, with parts and labor separated; and Same here!! I didnt want them coming back saying I owed anything else. After lots of runaround from BMW, I was told the car would cost $18,000 for repair. They keep telling me its past the mileage what they do not understand that it was within mileage limits at the time of the timing chain failure. Whether the repair or replacement was made at an authorized BMW dealer (e.g., a BMW Center), or at a third-party repair The car is worth about $7,000. I just added coolant approx. I had 110,000 miles on mine. 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. I have no issue so far. my 7th BMW, was a loyal fan, now forced to rebuild my car because no one thought to inform us consumers at 50000 miles, or 70000, or , for me 100000-just outside the statute for the claim.. thanks. Judge Waldor held a Final Approval Hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement on February 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m., at the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Rev. They do not want to pay us,its so disgusting. I have made numerous calls to the attorneys and settlement administrators office. Apologies for any confusion from my previous comment. Depends if the car is under warranty. That process can take a minimum of 45-60 days, we appreciate your patience. Im not experience any issues. Good morning. Boy o boy do I hope Im wrong. just one thing after another after another. BMW of North America has agreed not to object to or oppose Class Counsels application for an award of attorneys fees, inclusive of costs, expenses, and Settlement Class Representative Services Payments up to $1,500,000 in the aggregate. I got the same email response as well, on 1/26/22. To exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must have senta letter by mail to the Claims Administrator saying that you wanted to be excluded from Gelis v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, Civil Action No. You will never see the money sue bmw on ur own with ur own lawyers. If you have submitted a claim, your Claim Form will be processed and payments will be issued on a continuing, rolling basis after the Effective Date, which will be after the Courts Final Approval hearing, scheduled for February 16, 2021, and all appeals, if any, are resolved. Im in the same boat. Thomas P. Sobran, Esq. Im wondering if this would be included in this class action. I will never purchase a BMW again. I will never buy another BMW. Hang in there everyone, I received my check yesterday! Did you get in contact with them by email or phone? Unfortunately, not only did they sell me a ticking time bomb -but NEVER had the decency to send out an alert to have the replacement done. They are finding all kinds of reasons to deny payment and its not right. **Thank you for your email. Like was said, good rip off report, or better business bureau. Do I need to file to have the warranty extension applied to my vehicle? I emailed last week for a status. Hopefully our claims are just delayed. But, Im happy! What documents are required to file a claim? Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. I am gonna print every email out and my proof of documents for fixing my engine twice but i reported 1 only. They do not want to pay. Correction to my above comment: I said they are sending out claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal. Such crap. The second defect involves the secondary chain, connecting crankshaft to the the oil pump and balance shaft assembly. This hole thing is wrong on some many different levels. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 16, 2021. Uuuggghhhh!! Judge Cathy L. Waldor of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is overseeing this class-action lawsuit, known Gelis v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC, Civil Action No. I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. Thank you Frank! No response to letter or emails this year. 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. PO Box 1227 Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. Is there any information on my 2016 models possibly being included in the settlement? 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.. KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC, Bruce H. Nagel If they know it isnt going to be until 2022- they should post that somewhere & at least keep us from sitting here waiting every day we take in our mail like a bunch of idiots! 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. 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. 8. 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. Or a bank statement showing the charges. maintenance records despite a good faith effort to obtain them, you may submit a declaration under penalty of perjury I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. BMW dealer charged $4700 to fix . This is crazy- Why didnt they ask for all this info when they mailed me the claim form last march???? Its on the thread. I dont know if timing chain was replaced. No response yet. 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. IF YOU FIND ONE PLEASE LET US KNOW. I was told a few weeks ago that the checks would go out in about four weeks four weeks later no check. BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC. The Settlement Agreement describes the released claims with specific descriptions, in necessarily precise legal terminology, so read it carefully. Vehicle model, model year and VIN number. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. 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. I have a BWM X1 2015 and Im having issue with my timing chain. Nov 29 and I have heard nothing since I filed back in April. How can I verify receipt of the documents? 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. claims they are processing the claims BS. We keep getting told dates these checks will go out and nothing comes through . I am so mad. 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. Now the end of October theyre telling you the same answer- that claims are going to be processed in the next week? So sad I got robbed from a dealership. The Settlement Agreement is available HERE. Fingers crossed everyone. Objections tothe Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. 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. No. 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 hope its a check too! i. You can change these settings at any time. Can you send me the e-mail where you made contact with them? But I do know that they are not being truthful with what is going on with our refunds and this is NOT right. Total BS. It has been five months! This should be considered theft and fraud! I also spoke with attorney general and they sent me to Minnesotas commerce department who responded they cannot help. 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. 2:17-cv-07386. Submitted ALL documentation in April. Nothing as of 10/11/21. There are several forms of relief available under the BMW timing chain settlement, including a reimbursement program and a prospective repair program. When was the denial received? Im pissed off!!! was replaced with a used one with 25,000 miles on it. I dont know what the hell is going on. Just received letter stating that they did not receive my payment receipt on new engine. I need my $. three weeks, four weeks? Dont deal with Chapman BMW. Good luck. Or any word at all from attorneys or Rust Consulting? Tried to pass a car. Also report this to your local television stations for investigation. Still waiting here. 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. I hope i get some type of reimbursement. My car just blew the engine because of this. This is the worst process Ive ever gone through. Never buying a BWM again. Still holding out hope that we get a reply one way or another. Uggghhhhhh. Now were back to no dates known?? Gary S. Graifman, Esq. 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. The lawyer working on our case sucks too. They want us to give up. 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 AM WITH YOU. So sad. Sickening. I have experienced no timing chain issues but am not sure that any warranty extensions that resulted from the suit will apply if I do not file at this time. I do not understand the waiting game. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North I am with you I will NEVER buy another BMW the worst car EVER! They get these high profile cases then someone is seeing to it that Rust gets his share. utah probate forms. 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. Same here. My 2012 BMW 328 I had an engine problem this month of September do I still Qualify for a reimbursement I have a receipt from my Mechanic. Theyre a sham! 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. 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. Seems a bit shady. All of these people are the Class or Class Members. One court resolves the issues for all Class Members, except for those who timely exclude themselves from (opt out of) the Class. Same here! What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits? There is a form (affidavit) to fill out stating that you certify that your car was maintained & received regular oil changes and that you no longer can find the documentation (if you cant find your receipts). I sent in my claim regarding the timing chain along with copies of all receipts, cancelled check and invoices via certified mail to Gelis claims back in February of 2021. The exact list may vary slightly from state to state -- but you will generally need the following documents: The original death certificate A copy of the Will, if there was one A statement of assets and liabilities within the Estate I followed up with another email to advise I had sent the missing info. WOW- this is REALLY getting upsetting. or get rid of the car, BMW will not own the issue if you are over the warranty limit! Emailed again for a status yesterday because now Im nervous seeing everyone getting rejections for things they already sent. :(. I took this mans word and waited a few weeks and decided that it would be best for me file the necessary settlement paperwork as a back up because I didnt feel comfortable not doing anything and taking the BMWs technician word that they would handle everything. I submitted my 2, and the affidavit AND another one that was from the year before (just to be safe). Just to be safe, I am going to mail a copy of the receipt as instructed in the letter they sent today. 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. File BBB complaints. They kept every dime !!! At this point what is the hold up? Hingham, MA 02043 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. 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. I have no repair receipts because the repair shop purchased the car with a blown engine. He basically said they would respond the same way to him ..He did say that he knows these things take wayyy to long to process so if your address changes you have to notify them. Im skeptical of the same problem happening with a replacement motor. Same, no check, and now the law firm isnt answering the phone linessmh. Really??? Whats the difference between objecting and excluding? In 2018, a federal judge trimmed some of the claims in the BMW timing chain class action lawsuit but allowed others to move forward. I provided proof and everything and they told me the time has passed. There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. I am beyond frustrated. f. Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit-card receipt, credit-card statement, or cancelled check); My csr has never been right. 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. Yes dont do it, dont do the claim with them its a scam. Other than that, its my personal business. Agreed! 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 have sent my information back in Feb. So much for first week of Sept! You poor people, I feel for each one of you. maybe we should all pull together and file a lawsuit against them. I emailed info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com several times. 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. the dealership NEVER told me about the lawsuit. They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. Case Name: Gelis, et al. Judge Waldor has approved as Class Counsel the following lawyers to represent you and other Class Members: Case Name: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North America, LLC This is so frustrating and upsetting! I feel like they knew and did not address it until after I was outside the timeframe for filing a claim. The answer is "it depends." I have not got a response yet too. WE TOOK OUR 2013 X3 TO BE SERVICED DO TO AN MESSAGE REGARDING OIL LEVEL. They playing games we are getting that money. I mailed all the info needed to possibly receive a refund for my engine. If you dont qualify for this settlement, check out our database of otheropen class action settlementsyou may be eligible for. What happen to checks will go go in two weeks? OH MY GOSH- well youre the first one Ive seen WOW. I had the same issue with my BMW 528. we all need to stick together and contact The Bar Association in New Jersey. ; and Nagel Rice, LLP. Ok. Still waiting. Thanks for the update. informal probate. 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. I really do think we should all get together and file a lawsuit against them. I look every time I get my mail after originally being denied last December? My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! Thank you for your email. Is this still ongoing, any extension to submit? Is anyone else in the same boat as I am? Roseland, NJ 07068 I just found out about this law suit as my X-3 died two weeks ago due to this very reason. Yep! To submit for the settlement. Caught me off guard. I just replaced the engine in my 2013 528. Good luck! Info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com. What was the reason? They responded to me today and told me that i passed the deadline. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. Gelis, et al. Im currently in the same boat! What do we need to do to file against Rust/BMW? I have not received any response yet. Your Claim has been submitted for reprocessing. Apparently they were looking for the actual credit card receipt- not just the invoice showing my name, the amounts, the transaction, etc UGHH! My 2013 328i just experienced the problem everyone is talking about how ever it happened at 159,00 miles. I only had 60,000 miles on it. My claim has been submitted For a year now. I too have not received any contact at all! the content you have visited before, Advertising: Gather personally identifiable information such as name and location, Advertising: Use information for tailored advertising with third parties, Advertising: Allow you to connect to social sites, Advertising: Identify device you are using. I havent gotten anything yet but Im really nervous seeing everyones letters that theyre receiving. Because 2 weeks ago when they told me they were processing claims- they said 45 to 60 days for the payouts to be complete. This notice will state an unsecured creditor must present their claim before the 121st day after it gets notice. I dont know how they have no time limits to adhere to, etc. I think we should file a lawsuit against both Rust Consulting and BMW. Ill let you know if I got a check. It has 93, 000 miles on it. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF SEARCHING FOR AN ATTORNEY RIGHT NOW. im jokinig so that i wont cry. Congrats & hope we can all say the same soon!! 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