Really! We have to file a case against them soon. I understand it takes time, but at this point come on! Diagnosed today with needing a replacement of the timing chain guides and timing chain. I have this same question. 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. I had it towed into the BMW dealership to see what was happening. exploded cheap plastic guard destroyed my engine..shame on BMW Be in the know about services and certain products eligible for reimbursement for your FSA. I am so so sad no one will help! 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 havent tried to call. I am truly upset as well. Im on pins & needles over here. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? On the same page. I day we get together and file another class action lawsuit since this one closed but they still have the audacity to sell this make and model without a recall, Im currently in the same boat! We cant walk away from this. UPDATE 2: On March 15, 2021, an appeal to the BMW Timing Chain settlement was filed. This entire process is so deceptive and unfair to the consumer. Good luck all! Privacy Policy | Timing chain guide and tension bolt needs repair quoted $8600 from the dealer and 19000 for engine replacement! I have a 2014 528i Xdrive. 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. The X3 in now inoperable. 7. I feel like they knew and did not address it until after I was outside the timeframe for filing a claim. I wonder if theyre all in cohoots with one another. You obviously arent obligated to make it easy for others, but help and info are what everyone here is looking for. in my car. So they said I needed the last 3 before the date of the incident (car repair). 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.. BMW will not cover. I am sure they did their homework choosing Rust Consulting. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. They do not want to pay. Glad to hear that I am not the only one who submitted everything on time and has not heard back at all. 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. Judge Waldor will determine the amount of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments after evaluating Plaintiffs submission. Fall of 2022? would really be nice to see this check to at least reimburse SOMETHING towards that huge repair from last year. I understand things take time but this has been a LONG time, and no one has received anything. Cant even find a name of a owner! This feels like some sort of punishment for buying a BMW. I just added coolant approx. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. The lawyers that worked on this was kept all the money and send out Maybe five checks for less than what people paid. They do not want to pay us,its so disgusting. 12. Emailed again for a status yesterday because now Im nervous seeing everyone getting rejections for things they already sent. This is a UNACCEPTABLE!!! They are most likely sending you notifications pursuant to court orders requiring that every member of the class be I was able to find 2, but not 3. At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. Valid proof of payment includes: a credit card or cash register receipt, credit card statement, bank statement, or cancelled check. They kept every dime !!! There are others out there like me and you. BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC. I feel like reaching out to them is a waste of time since every time they finally respond they just say 45-60 days. I wrote to the class action law firm last night and will call today to see what I need to do to make sure Im covered. I did a Google search on the vice president of rust consulting vice president and found out his email address. There are plenty of instances where the deceased didnt create a will. God has the last day. 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. It has been extremely difficult being carless for this amount of time with no rental options offered. They were not prompt in their response to my emails but they did respond. four months ago and now the light is back on. Claim Forms must have been submitted by June30, 2021. We have to stick together and use our own lawyers. Depends if the car is under warranty. Like theyve disappeared into thin air. Your email address will not be published. The Parties have agreed that Class Counsel will not seek payment of any amount in excess of $3,700,000 in the aggregate, and that they will submit the issue to Judge Waldor to decide the exact final award amount. About time. I sent all of the documents via certified mail. I just wouldnt of got anything done. Sickening. I mailed all the info needed to possibly receive a refund for my engine. The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 16, 2021. I am so frustrated. The Class Representatives and the lawyers representing them think the Settlement is fair and reasonable for the Class. We currently anticipate the reprocessing of Claims will begin within the next week and take approximately 45-60 days to complete. (866) 411-6985, Gary S. Graifman 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). I filed a complaint with the BBB tonight against Rust Consulting. At this point Im losing faith. Correction to my above comment: I said they are sending out claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal. Thank you JI' r fJ-.v4---~ /1 /Jt 1/7 Preferred Administrators Ph 877-276-7198 Fax 813-258-3671 CC Michael J. FitzGibbons, Special Deputy Receiver Innovative Managed Health Care Plans . Good luck! I would like to know myself! I just replaced the engine in my 2013 528. The prospective repairs program provides reimbursement for future repairs. Fingers crossed everyone. I agree this is getting ridiculous now though WAY too long! Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. cant afford to have it repaired. On 9/15 they sent me another email (in response to more emails from me asking for a status), and they advised they received my additional documentation and that the claim was submitted for re-processing. $5.5M Google Cookie Class Action Settlement Tossed by 3rd Circ. Objecting is simply telling Judge Waldor that you dont like something about the Settlement. Thanks. settlement administrator or your attorney for any updates regarding Theyre holding the $ from the settlement and now gonna take forever to reimburse? Seems a bit shady. I dont understand. 14. After the Settlement becomes final, Class Members will be releasing Defendant and related people and entities from all of the claims described and identified in Section VII.A of the Settlement Agreement. Other than that, its my personal business. We have to fight back, we cant let them get away with this. Minneapolis, MN 55440-0014 I ready made the worst choice by buying a BMW LEMON!! It has been five months! b. I have heard NOTHING since then. Ive had it with their BS, Are you kidding?? I Still havent received reimbursement so I am hoping that I dont get screwed regardless. Sent everything they asked and still nothing. 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. I will never buy another BMW! At this hearing, Judge Waldor approved the Settlement as fair, adequate, and reasonable and whether the objections by Class Members, if any, hadmerit. I think we all should flood the courts with letters, phone call & write letters to the judge. Will BMW replace effected parts if not currently having issues? 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. Also, contact the BMW HQ to file a complaint. 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. im jokinig so that i wont cry. malfunction warning and check engine light came on. There does not seem to be a person to contact with questions either. 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 get so aggravated when I check the mail and NOTHING- I sent another email over 2 weeks ago- no reply. Thanks for the tip! 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. At that time they also sent claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal request to be submitted back to them in Apr/2022. documents showing: Just letting off steam here I will call them on Monday. I have experienced my motor being locked up on my 2014 X3 because of the engine oil pressure. service records from before and after the repair or replacement; and I understand statistically there may not be 100000 drivers effected by the part failing, and BMW has not recalled our cars. Unfortunately I dont have thousands upon thousands to throw out towards car repairs, and that $5,400 was a big chunk for me to shell out. Ill update if I hear back. How do I know if I am part of the Settlement? Got a letter today saying they never got documentation saying what the mileage was on the vehicle. ***Update I got my check!!!! The Call Center is of no use. Gary S. Graifman, Esq. Getting really frustrated & starting to lose hope. They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! I will never buy another BMW. If they would at least update the website maybe.??? Still I have not collected a cent. About a day or two later this is the response that I received: Thank you for your email. I agree, i dont we getting that money honestly. How can I verify receipt of the documents? Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? I still havent received anything- but I feel like all hope is lost at this point. BMW got slick and we need to pull together to make this happen. 3 emails in now to Rust with no response, I will do the same. I am so discouraged and theres nothing we can do. The number of recent comments of people who have heard nothing is surprising. And there all living their best life and we are out of money and a vehicle. PO Box 14 Nope. Rust Consulting..877-625-9449.. look them up on Better Business Bureau complaints.. seems they have a habit of trying to get out of paying! Are you serious? They denied everyone. Click Accept if you consent. Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. Yep seem fishy to me. You are kidding, right? Repairs performed at authorized BMW Centers will be reimbursed 100%, without any cap. I got a response today to my email I sent over a week ago they said they expect to start processing claims within the next week & will take 45 to 60 days to complete. They played us. Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. Last I read, we were suppose to get our reimbursements first week of Sept. I told the BMW technician that I believe that my car qualifies for this lawsuit and they told me that I was correct. I emailed info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com several times. This is the firm handling the case. WebBenefits Administration Letters. 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? I wish you all the best! I HAVE JUST SENT IN THE PAPER WORK FOR THIS SETTLEMENT AND HOPE IT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please add me I filled out paperwork never heard anything back. status of any class action settlement claim. They trying to keep all the money for there self. My car just blew the engine because of this. 11. They have enough funds to hire what ever help they need to get them checks moving out. replaced oil pump last Summer Is there someone else we should be contacting? I got mine today!!! I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. ANYONE Get any money from Rust Consulting yet?? It is absolutely shameful. Good luck. Said I can pay 60% and they will pay 40% my portion over 10,000. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. I have not received an email nor have I received any letter of confirmation or anything. 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. 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. Received notice claim was received last year. Keep reading until the end of thread. Would be nice to get this check already! I got a reply to my email, still processing claims. Depends if the car is under warranty. Submitted ALL documentation in April. Does the upgrade timing chain module really work that was installed after Feb. 2015? Our incident just happen few weeks ago. 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