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. 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. Im wondering if this would be included in this class action. 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. They need to stop extending deadlines and pay the claims! My Valvetronic system is failing and giving me drivetrain malfunction errors and the dealer says it has to be replaced. So were in the 2nd week of September now has ANYONE received a check? 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. How long did it take you after your resubmission? owned the vehicle are required, in particular, scheduled oil changes up to the date/mileage of replacement/repair, within Has anyone other than Frank received a payment? I am still waiting. 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. BUCHANAN INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC. 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. so so so disappointing considering all the $ weve all spent. I still owe 10,000 on financing for the car. Garcia replies back: The information was actually factual, and am not sure which part is considered BS. They responded to me today and told me that i passed the deadline. My car is again not running and I have always owned BMW but never one with a 4 cylinder engine! Ill be mailing today via certified mail. We not getting that money, what they did was make us join the lawsuit to receive all this money and basically kept it for themselves. This is crazy- Why didnt they ask for all this info when they mailed me the claim form last march???? Am I covered in the lawsuit with the timing chain problem? Update- 09-08-21: Just received a reply to my email I sent 2 weeks ago- It states Your claim is being processed. Oh no!! But I dont know what you do since you missed the lawsuit timeliness. g. The nature of the repair; and If so, after the May 30th deadline, how much longer should I expect to receive this ppw.? More recently they asked me to send proof of the repair/purchase, so i sent my bank statement CERTIFIED! It would cost me around $20K but I have said i cant believe this! I truly believe the tactic is to wear everyone down via non-response/updates and then by requesting or changing the criteria. Read About More Class Action Lawsuits & Class Action Settlements: document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Here we are 11-9-22 picked up(nah towed) my 2013 528i from BMW service. 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! Nope. We surely are not getting any. Just received an email saying they anticipate our settlement checks will be mailed out at the end of March 2022. I just recd an email this morning that stated: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. Total BS. Ill let you know if I got a check. Congratulation! Nope. Good luck. I only have 76K miles on it and have maintained the oil changes as I should. Do you guys know anyone who would take on this case? Seems a bit shady. We were supposed to receive checkup by first of September. 8. Im not experience any issues. They done me wrong that 2,400 could of went on me paying it off. Claim forms can be printed, filled out and mailed to the settlement administrator. That reprocessing of claims would take place in the next week and would take approx 45-60 days to complete. There are others out there like me and you. How do I tell the Court if I dont like the Settlement? Its enough of us to fight this to be honest. I got a quote on how much it will cost to repair it and it goes from 4,000-7,500. I was one of the first to submit back in 2021 January. 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? Can they do that though? Your Claim has been submitted for reprocessing. Im skeptical of the same problem happening with a replacement motor. 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. What they are doing is a disgrace. So I sent them ALL the oil changes from day 1 and a copy of my registration as they said I didnt prove I owned the car. Where did you go to get status of your claim.. Email Not me! I just received a letter. Im at a total loss & dont even know what the next course of action should be. When did they send you this updated letter? Now they are denying they told me that. Eligibility also depends on production ranges. Required fields are marked *. 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. Update 11/2/21. WebThere are a few documents you will need when applying for a Letter of Administration. Care to share the amount you received? My family and I are fortunate to be alive. I didnt want them coming back saying I owed anything else. Dont give up folks, checks are in the mail! Any idea why some of us have submitted all our documentation, VIN, etc. Rust got paid a huge lump sum, and we got dumped on with lies and false promises. Caught me off guard. I feel like weve all been patient, but the case is settled, claims submission deadline has been closed- what is the hold up here? I have a 2013 328i xdrive with 79000 miles and the timing chain guide need replacement. Thanks! I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. Former U.S. owners and lessees of the following vehicles: The settlement website notes that model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. I just found out about this lawsuit TODAY! I thought they were already processing claims? Highlighted Experience Yahoo! Which one is it? The deadline to file a Claim Form has now passed. This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. File BBB complaints. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Why would it take two months to review a document? Or a bank statement showing the charges. They said the exact same thing in my email on 9/15- that they received my additional info & it would be submitted for reprocessing. The cover over engine melted one day sz md yhey wouldnt take responsibility. Hopefully our claims are just delayed. Of course I didnt get a response. Mind you I have a oil change package I purchased and all maintenance has been done on time. At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. The lawyer working on our case sucks too. Submitted ALL documentation in April. They just tell you to check the website for updates. Engine cut power and drivetrain and violent shaking. My car has been sitting at the dealership since. cant afford to have it repaired. Its on the thread. Click Accept if you consent. My car have had all the problems that was talk about but, wasnt put on my paperwork from BMW till after my miles when pass the time to fix. 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. Ill update if I hear back. I have the Claim Form completed but when my engine failed it had 107,605 miles on it. Vehicles which have over 100,000 miles or have been in service for over eight years are not eligible for relief from the settlement. They owe all of us!!! WebI am often thanked for my assistance in making a tense situation less confusing and more manageable. Now were back to no dates known?? God was on our side. Exactly $13,009 mine, however only had less than 80k miles on it at the time. I just replaced the engine in my 2013 528. You will not receive any of the reimbursement benefits described in Question 6 offered by this Settlement. 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. Not sure where to go from here but there is NO WAY it takes this long to process claims. Which was completely contrary from what I was told . Also, do you all remember the exact wording regarding submitting receipts as proof of payment? You can object only if you stay in the Settlement. Hello Tina, No. Even though this is unacceptable & ridiculously long- I (personally) would feel a lot better if they at least kept us informed on the website. 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. That thing hasnt been updated in quite some time. I am sure they did their homework choosing Rust Consulting. 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. My 2013 328i just experienced the problem everyone is talking about how ever it happened at 159,00 miles. i sent another email to them asking if I need to resubmit since they already confirmed that they received the receipt a month ago. Same here!! Wow- this is RIDICULOUS!!!! My car has only 62000 miles in it. Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude themselves from the BMW timing chain class action settlement. They actually told me today that i passed the deadline after i sent my documents to them long before the deadline. Received notice claim was received last year. Totally unacceptable. In order to receive benefits under the prospective repair program, you must take your Class Vehicle to an authorized BMW Center. I was not aware of this class action lawsuit until now. I am sure there is a process, but you would have to be blind not to see the deception. NAGEL RICE LLP, Christopher J. Dalton Somebodys pockets got filled & theyre all in it together. Can someone tell me what Rust Consulting has to do with our claims? The irony of these people to leave many of us with just a hope and a prayer. Unreal . I dont want to leave any room for them to come back and say they need more info- I also made a copy of my registration showing my ownership and the VIN number. Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? To this day I have not heard anything else from them neither have I received a check. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Welp. Said I can pay 60% and they will pay 40% my portion over 10,000. 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 . 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. 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. They made us summit all this paperwork in a timely manner just to make us wait. Seems like theyre committing fraud! I was never informed of this law suit and I had a 100, 000 inspection in October 2021. Not for nothing, were getting no updates. Well, has ANYONE received any checks in the mail yet? the dealership NEVER told me about the lawsuit. Is the BMW Valvetronic component included in this? Be in the know about services and certain products eligible for reimbursement for your FSA. Thats is the exact same thing they told me 12000 miles. Has anyone else received ANYTHING from Rust? I felt cheated they knew it before I got all of that other work done on my car. Nothing. They kept every dime !!! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building & U.S. Have not received anything. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. I think delay tactics are being played. Im currently in the same boat! Same here- not a thing, no check, no correspondence. Terms and Conditions. info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com and good luck. I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. 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. So I immediately contacted BMW and asked that they send me a copy of the actual transaction receipt which they did and I immediately sent it to the claim processing dept. I took my car in because the engine failed and after they told me that it would cost close to $20,000 for a new engine, I decided to google timing chain failure for my vehicle and found out about the class action lawsuit. Seemingly, no one has any good resolve. Rust is a recognized leader in class action settlement administration with decades of experience handling some of the largest and Allegedly, the materials used in this assembly cant handle high-resistance wear, leading the chain to prematurely become elongated, slip, and cause damage to the chain sprocket. We have to stick together and use our own lawyers. You better believe it. That was on Sept. 15th. The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. I had to have the valvetronic motor replaced. This company runs a shady racket. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Other than that, its my personal business. 23. They are most likely sending you notifications pursuant to court orders requiring that every member of the class be This is the one Ive been communicating with. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. 2013 BMW X3. The mail was signed for but I have yet to receive anything let alone a check. I understand these things take some time, but come on already. can you loan us some money hahahaha! WebTo exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must have sent a letter by mail to the Claims Administrator saying that you wanted to be excluded from Gelis v. Bayerische Motoren A month later the claim processing department told me that they indeed received the receipt needed and that my claim would be re-processed so why am I receiving a denial letter when I already sent in the supporting receipt. They are half ass looking at our claims in hopes to not pay us. Just goes to show, all that glitters isnt gold. I really could have used that $ for the holidays. SHAME ON YOU BMW! I got mine today!!! I have no repair receipts because the repair shop purchased the car with a blown engine. No response to letter or emails this year. This is the worst process Ive ever gone through. It would be my pleasure to bring these attributes to work at Eagle Insurance Theres definitely something shady going on. We gonna have to come together and fight. 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 ! However, if you cannot obtain Hingham, MA 02043 Only one Prospective Repair Program repair per VIN is permitted, although recovery under the Prospective Repair Program does not affect your eligibility to recover under the Reimbursement Program. 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. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North Also, people keep getting told different dates to expect payment or a letter. Got a reply email from them about a month ago. registration, or license receipt); and Ive been at this for over 1 year now. IF they agree. This mess happened to my 2013 528xi Sept 2020. We got our check also It was less than I expected too we spent $9,000 and got $4,900 I have no idea what they figured because we had proof of everything including regular maintenance but just glad it is over to stressful for me. I have a new engine and the check engine light is still coming on. I had to do the same thing- exactly with the receipt. I agree!! the same thing happened, noise and then the next day has blown engine! On the same page. You can change these settings at any time. They said to contact them if nothing has been received by first week of September. I recently got the valve cover gasket fixed which was causing a oil leak and was told that my timing chain is going bad. As of 9/15 they told me those claims were taking place within the next week and should expect to take up to 45-60 days for completion. Not that it will do me any good. I feel like every time someone gets a response the dates keep getting pushed back further & further. I will never buy another BMW. NAGEL RICE, LLP Nope! Like theyve disappeared into thin air. I reached out to my lawyer to sue them or my money. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. Honestly sick & tired of waiting on this $. I think we all should flood the courts with letters, phone call & write letters to the judge. informal probate. You poor people, I feel for each one of you. E relaxed and never heard back. https://topclassactions.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php. Anything can be altered any piece of paper, receipt, etc. So I was able to dig up the actual receipts & sent it over immediately. Cant even find a name of a owner! The lawyers for the plaintiffs in this matter arent any help either. Do you have an email address that I can connect them at? Class Members have until Jan. 19, 2021, to object to or exclude Rehabilitation process and resolve unpaid claims and other administrative issues of the Plan. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member. and This is a joke! I ve spent more than $10,000 in repairs to this engine alone since I bought it. We currently anticipate finalizing reimbursement amounts within the next 30 days. h. The part(s) description and part(s) numbers used in the repair; and Should I send in the form anyway or am I out of luck? 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. Many thanks for your help. I dont really understand the method of how theyre reviewing & sending out the claims. So what the heck have they been doing these last few months? BMW of North America, which distributes and warrants BMW vehicles in the U.S., denies these allegations and stands behind and supports its products. They are so nice but I cant take paying for a car that I cant drive this is basically consumer fraud . Same here . Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more. My 2013 X3 died three weeks ago for this reason. Its Mid- September already. I turned everything and there is no 12000 miles between oil changes. Additionally, there was an appeal filed, so no claims will be approved/paid until that appeal is resolved. They get these high profile cases then someone is seeing to it that Rust gets his share. So, much for luxury! Wasted my time and money. Still holding out hope that we get a reply one way or another. 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 . They denied everyone. three weeks, four weeks? I spoke with one of the attorneys today. The X3 in now inoperable. 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. 2:17-cv-07386. The first attorney referred me to another attorney but also mentioned this; If you wish to pursue a potential claim, you should do so immediately by contacting another law firm. Does anyone know Got my check today after 1 resubmission. The information/answer is not, nor is it intended to be, What a joke. I just paid out 13,000.00 for a new engine and turbo. Judge Waldor has approved specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. Uuuggghhhh!! Znd I actuzlly pd. I was just talking about this situation with someone and they advised me to have my attorney get involved. There is no cap for repairs reimbursement if the repairs were done at a BMW center. Is there a way to appeal since you sent it & they said they received it?? Congrats, Hi Frank, we resubmitted back in 11/21. In a class action, one or more people called Class Representatives assert claims on behalf of people who have similar claims. I agree- this is beyond ridiculous. My car has 88,000 miles. You will be eligible for the future repair program. I just wouldnt of got anything done. mileage of the replacement/repair, within the variance set forth above. I emailed them & they did advise they received my claim- but I was missing 2 pieces of info which I sent immediately in the mail. And when to expect a check? I had the same issue my bmw had less than 70k miles 2013 and engine blew due to it I had to turn in my car then to bsnk because it was worth less than what I owed and to replace engine was too costly. Back in January, I was driving and a message engine oil level low had an oil change three days prior and also received same message in March. My name is Tammy Parker..my contact info is 256-393-9127! your claim status, claim form or questions about when payments are Im still waiting on a response from an email last week. I did a Google search on the vice president of rust consulting vice president and found out his email address. Im sure both Rust Consulting and the attorneys have received their money!!!!! But I do know that they are not being truthful with what is going on with our refunds and this is NOT right. The amount of money I have poured into this vehicle and they are playing games. I pulled over and turned the car off for 5 minutes or so. We have to file a case against them soon. I have purchased 2 engines and both no good. Boy o boy do I hope Im wrong. Any ideas why this process takes a while now? Im supposed to call him back on Friday. There are several forms of relief available under the BMW timing chain settlement, including a reimbursement program and a prospective repair program. But I later found out that the BMW receipt only showed that I made the payment it didnt show how I made the payment the method that I used so my claim was going to be denied. Picture millions of dollars sitting in an account drawing interest ? Courthouse, 50 Walnut Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102. BMW dealer charged $4700 to fix . I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. I sent all of the documents via certified mail. My 2013 x3 engine just expired and need new engine, dealer said it was the timing chain. The Settlement Agreement is available HERE. What can I do? They scammed us. I understand it takes time, but at this point come on! How do I find the Claim Identification Number? Judge Waldor will determine the amount of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments after evaluating Plaintiffs submission. Wisconsin Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Trump Lawsuit Over Election Results. You are kidding, right? I bet the attorneys and Rust consulting have been paid! I emailed the law office handling it and havent heard anything. out of pocket. Is there someone else we should be contacting? maintenance records despite a good faith effort to obtain them, you may submit a declaration under penalty of perjury Fingers Crossed! You will not be bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit. I had no choice but to pay for the repairs. Hang in there those you have not received payment. I am gonna print every email out and my proof of documents for fixing my engine twice but i reported 1 only. So much for first week of Sept! Have not heard of anything. He may work for Rust Consulting. WebThis morning I woke up and check my mail box and I got a mail from gelis claims administrator about Timing Chain Class Action Lawsuit, now my BMW is 2013 F30 n20 I too have not received any contact at all! I have not received an email nor have I received any letter of confirmation or anything. I just spoke with attorney and they said checks would go out in 2 weeks. The date of repair; and Verse said, Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. I have a 2014 528i Xdrive. OR get rid of the car! I also got a response to my email stating the same. A summary probate proceeding could take as little as four months. My car has 102,000 miles and its not covered under warranty. Its just not fair that they are treating their customers like this. 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! Roseland, NJ 07068 We have received your additional documentation. Evidence of adherence to regular oil changes in accordance with the Class Vehicles Condition Based Service Indicator. Why were the X1 28i ex drive vehicles excluded?