I have been waiting two years. They are not responsive and Ive gotten the same response about 45-60 days on 3 separate occasions. The second defect involves the secondary chain, connecting crankshaft to the the oil pump and balance shaft assembly. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. Yep! 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. BMW dealer is charging me over $13,000 to get it fix. Thebenefits are subject to limitations, which are discussed in Question 6 and in the Settlement Agreement. Can you please add my case in your class action too? I been hearing a noise from the timing chain for a couple weeks now but havent had the chance to replace it because of money, does that still apply if I be able to change it right now? How did you receive the qualification notification? You can talk to one of the lawyers listed in Question 15 below, free of charge, if you have questions about the released claims or what they mean. Exactly. Eligibility also depends on production ranges. They want us to give up. My case is now on hold because the engine was replaced with a used one with 25,000 on it the first time. They do not want to pay us,its so disgusting. so so so disappointing considering all the $ weve all spent. There are applicable statutes of limitations which may currently be running. g. The nature of the repair; and Objecting is simply telling Judge Waldor that you dont like something about the Settlement. Pathetic. This should be considered theft and fraud! to be mailed to me before they can fix my car. Not sure if this falls under lawsuit. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint. I feel like its a waste of time to even email again at this point. Wow. utah Courthouse, 50 Walnut Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. 12. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Nope. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. this car has cost me SO much $. to claim cash from in our WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. We should get our own lawyer and come together and do it our self. I have sent my information back in Feb. Seems more and more shady. I understand things take time but this has been a LONG time, and no one has received anything. I have heard NOTHING since then. 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. What vehicles are included in the Settlement? 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 . Hi, what number or contact information did you use to actually speak with someone? d. That your Settlement Class Vehicle had fewer than 8 years and 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) at the time of the Why do they keep pushing back the deadline date?? Look up Rust Consulting.1 star rating from BBB. If so, after the May 30th deadline, how much longer should I expect to receive this ppw.? Did you get in contact with them by email or phone? 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. Reprocessing generally takes a minimum of approximately 45-60 days. Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude themselves from the BMW timing chain class action settlement. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. I have a 2014 BMW 528i. Given the circumstances, why wouldnt you want to share their email address? You missed the deadline to participate in the lawsuit. This gives me a ray of hope. Still I have not collected a cent. But, Im happy! Yes, my engine in my 2012 528i failed due to this same issue and I had to replace the turbo as well. Bank statements. They were able to advise what was missing, so when it was sent back- what is the 45-60 days (that has now been WAY longer). Still unacceptable information given in the email I received. Verse said, Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. Sickening! Like I was told last week they were processing this week and would take 45-60 days. There is no date of when the checks will be mailed out. Somebodys pockets got filled & theyre all in it together. My car has 88,000 miles. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. Id rather have not known about it at all. They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. 7 Evergreen Lane There has been maybe 2 people on this entire forum that said they received payment, and one of those also said he had to resubmit docs also (like many of us). So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? 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. WebThis form is used for two purposes: 1) for newspaper publication, and 2) to notify the persons who are entitled to receive notice about the hearing date. detailing what efforts you made to obtain the records, who you communicated with and when, why the records were not After reading the specifics; submission deadlines explicitly, I am not very hopeful. Good Luck! Are you serious? Timing chain sprocket is plastic and breaks down into engine and ruins engine. The time I have wasted trying to resolve this is mind blowing. Im pissed off!!! Like was said, good rip off report, or better business bureau. (866) 411-6985, Gary S. Graifman Nothing in the mail I guess this is just dead in the water :(. You will get a check if you never got a denial for more documentation everyone who filed should have gotten this email. 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 have a letter from Rust in mail but Im away until Thursday. malfunction warning and check engine light came on. 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 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 ! Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. Even though this is unacceptable & ridiculously long- I (personally) would feel a lot better if they at least kept us informed on the website. 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! You may get something to recover your loss. Im all for this group hiring an attorney. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. Valid proof of payment includes: a credit card or cash register receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or cancelled check. Our ability to file a case against Rust/BMW is dwindling down. Or any word at all from attorneys or Rust Consulting? The person on her Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. Yep. Is this correct? There needs to be a complaint filed to turn this into a recall to the National Hwy Association to make this happen. The receipt that I sent in initially was from BMW which showed that payment was made and that is what I sent them. You will never see the money sue bmw on ur own with ur own lawyers. Hopefully our claims are just delayed. Actions does not process claims and we cannot advise you on the Engines are only eligible for reimbursement if they were damaged due to a failure of the timing chain or oil pump drive chain modules. Never buying a BWM again. I will keep you posted. Nothing we need to do a class action lawsuit against this company. Thats is the exact same thing they told me 12000 miles. 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. On the same page. 10. 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. Info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com. We surely are not getting any. I was involved in a class action case several years ago and there were a lot more than 12000 claimants! Im no attorney but something fishy is definitely going on a it needs to brought to the attention of the court and judge if possible. Wasted my time and money. Please be patient, and feel free to check this websitefor current status. Same! Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? 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Thanks for the tip! Reimbursement are getting process. Less than what I expected, lol but at this point just glad its over. Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. When will I get the Settlement benefits? I got the same BS excuse. So unacceptable. I AM WAITING FOR THE OTHER LAW FIRM TO CONTACT ME. I have this same issue sold my vehicle because it needed a new engine! The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. And I havent heard not one thing from any of the team thats in charge. Well, has ANYONE received any checks in the mail yet? Thanks for the heads up! I am in the process of gathering all the required documents. I havent tried to call. However, if you cannot obtain Look at Rust Consulting and there 1 star rating with BBB. I am definitely going to contact BMWs GC office to start. 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. This is ridiculous ESPECIALLY if they have had this money since May. 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. Hey all. 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. After replacing my engine paid out of pocket 2 years ago my bmw is down again for another engine problem. 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. replaced oil pump last Summer My csr has never been right. I believe I found it initially on the claim paperwork or website though. You are kidding, right? Still waiting and havent received anything yet, including some sort of update. Im going to send another email today. I just added coolant approx. Now they are denying they told me that. 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 They are not going to pay and lied that I waited 12000 miles for an oil change. The marketers removed these claims after receiving FTC warning letters citing the agencys new civil penalty authority under the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Recently? My mechanic repaired what he thought was the problem and 2 days later my car died leaving me stranded on the highway. Received letter saying prove more oils changes. Jen C. Wow its good to hear that someone has heard something.I sent all of my paper wrk in on time. I thought they were already processing claims? Dealer said engine would cost 20 thousand to replace.. Not sure what to do with car. I should have never left Chrysler vehicle which I get a discount on. I recently got the valve cover gasket fixed which was causing a oil leak and was told that my timing chain is going bad. i sent another email to them asking if I need to resubmit since they already confirmed that they received the receipt a month ago. KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC, Bruce H. Nagel The cost to repair is insane not to mention that when the timing belt issue occurred, my car stopped on a major highway. we all need to stick together and contact The Bar Association in New Jersey. I did a Google search on the vice president of rust consulting vice president and found out his email address. What if my claim for benefits is denied? 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. You may have asked Judge Waldor for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. Im sure both Rust Consulting and the attorneys have received their money!!!!! So I was able to dig up the actual receipts & sent it over immediately. this is a little light shining at the end of a long tunnel. No. 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. We cant walk away from this. I owe roughly $8k on my car and purchasing another car has not been an option due to this reason. I hope the rest of you receive your money soon. 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. I am going to file a complaint with the BBB and some more. This notice summarizes the proposed Settlement. I wonder if theyre all in cohoots with one another. I was looking to buy a used BMW but after reading these comments I dont think so. Do I still need to file incase it defaults in the future? $13,131.00 for new engine that failed at 73,000 miles. Required fields are marked *. I submitted 30+ documents totaling 14k. You can object only if you stay in the Settlement. 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