h. The part(s) description and part(s) numbers used in the repair; and 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. We need to get moving on this. If so, after the May 30th deadline, how much longer should I expect to receive this ppw.? The Settlement Class includes all persons or entities (as of the Effective Date) in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who currently own or lease, or previously owned or leased, certain of the following U.S.-specification 2012-2015 model year BMW vehicles purchased or leased, and registered and operated in the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico: 6. Does anyone know Lost faith that were ever going to see this $. What happened to the last month they were supposed to be processing?? How do I get the benefits of the Settlement? This incident cost us $5,400 last year. I purchased a 2015 528 with approximately 70000 miles now on the vehicle. Thanks for the update. Nope! I sent an email yesterday to that timing chain settlement.com email address will see IF & when I get a response. What in the H E double hockey sticks does .. we dont have a date when checks will be mailed out.. so tired. I also spoke with attorney general and they sent me to Minnesotas commerce department who responded they cannot help. I submitted my 2, and the affidavit AND another one that was from the year before (just to be safe). Its been my worst nightmare for years and now here we are getting ripped off from a luxury car dealer. On the same page. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. f. Proof of payment for the amount(s) sought for reimbursement (credit-card receipt, credit-card statement, or cancelled check); I did receive my check, I will tell you it was under $2000, and I will tell you the check number from them was one of the first 25 checks. $13,131.00 for new engine that failed at 73,000 miles. Like I was told last week they were processing this week and would take 45-60 days. although they were appointed by the courts they had alot of complaints. This is draining my mental state as well. After that is approved, then the amount has to be forwarded for processing of checks. Im pissed off!!! At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. KANTROWITZ GOLDHAMER & GRAIFMAN PC, Bruce H. Nagel I wish you all the best! I will never ever buy Big Money Wasted vehicle. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. I got a quote on how much it will cost to repair it and it goes from 4,000-7,500. IF YOU FIND ONE PLEASE LET US KNOW. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building & U.S. 7 Evergreen Lane Remember: you are submitting your claimunder penalty of perjury. Documents evidencing your adherence to the relevant aspects of the vehicle maintenance schedule during the time you I need my $$$ too! I am calling down to the courts tomorrow to file a complaint about gail and the layers that handled this lawsuit. Webclaims submission (OCS) website that permits individuals and businesses to complete and submit an electronic claim. OR get rid of the car! They told me they werent sure where my vehicle had been serviced, and its only been with BMW 100% of the time. Rust is one of the better claims administrators. Vehicles must be taken to a BMW center to be eligible for this relief. I dont know how they have no time limits to adhere to, etc. Prayers up. Our ability to file a case against Rust/BMW is dwindling down. 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. Petition for Administration. They will tell you that they do not have an idea when these funds will be paid. The dealer is handling the paperwork and expressed a 50-50 chance for some level of reimbursement. Now they say they will pay for 55% the cost to replace the engine and me pay 45% which comes out to $8300 of the $18,500 to replace. Sickening. Just received an email saying they anticipate our settlement checks will be mailed out at the end of March 2022. Has anyone received a check or anything beyond a rejection? What a joke. My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! I still owe 10,000 on financing for the car. I will never buy another BMW. I just recd an email this morning that stated: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. I got the same BS excuse. They were not prompt in their response to my emails but they did respond. Vehicle model, model year and VIN number. I have made numerous calls to the attorneys and settlement administrators office. 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. When was the denial received? I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ANOTHER BMW. ILL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED. I am still waiting to hear back from the law firm. OR get rid of the car! I own a 2012 bmw 528 I motor sport. I feel like every time someone gets a response the dates keep getting pushed back further & further. Basically I car got repaired he had a new engine 100 miles on it but the breaks had a recall then bmw got total $4000.00 down the drain. Do whatever you can. I would like to know myself! He may work for Rust Consulting. WebGellis Law Group provides comprehensive corporate legal services to a wide spectrum of clients from entrepreneurial startups to industry leaders, from local practices to The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Feb. 16, 2021. I have sent several, and I mean several, emails checking on the status as the claims were to be awarded and the settlement is marked as closed status but get the same email response: your claim is being reviewed. Nothing as of 10/11/21. your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are 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. Good luck all! Engines are only eligible for reimbursement if they were damaged due to a failure of the timing chain or oil pump drive chain modules. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Im honestly so fed up & disappointed. If youre unsure if you qualify, pleaseread the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrators website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is nota Settlement Administrator). ANYONE Get any money from Rust Consulting yet?? Info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com. More recently they asked me to send proof of the repair/purchase, so i sent my bank statement CERTIFIED! Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. three weeks, four weeks? Adobe Reader isfree and is required to view and print documents on this site. And I havent heard not one thing from any of the team thats in charge. Call Recording: Whats Required for CIPA Compliance? if you have found any answers please reply to me. I emailed him and within 2 days had a standard response. So I contacted BMW the next day and got a copy of the receipt which showed the credit card that was used to include the date, authorization and transaction numbers etc. service records from before and after the repair or replacement; and Seems like theyre committing fraud! One excuse after another to prolong making payment. Reimbursement Program: You may be eligible for full or partial reimbursement of costs for repairing or replacing one failed timing chain module, one failed oil pump drive chain module, or replacing one failed engine if damaged due to a failure of the timing chain or oil pump drive chain modules, per VIN, per owner/lessee if the replacement occurred before the Effective Date and prior to the earlier of the first 8 years or 100,000 miles of the Class Vehicles in-service date (whichever comes first). The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. We have received your additional documentation. WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BY BMW OR DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. ITS NOT RIGHT. BMW will not cover. I have not received any response yet. This mess happened to my 2013 528xi Sept 2020. I just wouldnt of got anything done. Inc. Never should have trusted Big Money Wasted lemon!!!! 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. Yes, my engine in my 2012 528i failed due to this same issue and I had to replace the turbo as well. 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 really think that they use these types of tactics to deny claims and to prolong the process. Depends, file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall, and your car will be covered. My car has 88,000 miles. 2 emails Ive sent over the last 2 weeks- NO reply at all from them now. My car has been sitting at the dealership since. I received a letter on 11/1 asking for additional information, information that I had already submitted in December of 2020. My 528i engine locked up at 72,000 miles. To those who received payment, lucky. Nothing. This should be considered theft and fraud! We have to come together and fight these people for our money. I submitted 30+ documents totaling 14k. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted. Bank statements. This is getting to be ridiculous. Nothing in the mail I guess this is just dead in the water :(. Unless you excluded yourself, you give up the right to sue Defendant for the claims that this Settlement resolves. You are kidding, right? I cant believe we came this far, submitted all the documentation, and were now ending 2021 with no resolution. They did respond & advise as soon as the documents were received via mail that they would be reviewing the claim.