still waiting! Yes I had the same issue. The person on her Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. I waited approx. However, the dealership and BMW North America are saying I missed the deadline, and they cannot do anything. Not me! Less than what I expected, lol but at this point just glad its over. I will never ever buy Big Money Wasted vehicle. They played a very dirty game and i think we all need to come together and sue them for whats owed to us. I am definitely going to contact BMWs GC office to start. I have experienced my motor being locked up on my 2014 X3 because of the engine oil pressure. I was told on 3 separate occasions that it will take another 45-60 days at minimum the last time being a week or so ago, time before that on Sept 15th. Same as you, it was back in Sept that I received an email back to a previous request that I sent and they confirmed yes, they received and resubmitted my documentation. Wow- this is RIDICULOUS!!!! THANK GOD I DID THAT BECAUSE BMW DIDNT FILE ANYTHING ON MY BEHALF. They played us. I am very disappointed. Wasted my time and money. After replacing my engine paid out of pocket 2 years ago my bmw is down again for another engine problem. So were in the 2nd week of September now has ANYONE received a check? who know! I dont know if timing chain was replaced. I havent receive anything yet nor a email this is ridiculous. I am still waiting. Yep. Nobody got nothing!!!! Im going to send another email today. We gonna have to come together and fight. 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 can also tell you my check number was one of the 1st 25 checks. My bmw is sitting at randy wide Chevrolet in holly michigan ! Would you please send me that email address so I can follow up as well.thank you. I am with you I will NEVER buy another BMW the worst car EVER! Rust is one of the better claims administrators. I still owe the cost of the total repair to a finance company and am therefore upside down on the vehicle. 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. to my knowledge on this forum- only ONE individual has received a check so far. Theyre holding the $ from the settlement and now gonna take forever to reimburse? It was a totally different email then the one before. We should all contact the Bar Association in New Jersey. They responded to me today and told me that i passed the deadline. At that time they also sent claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal request to be submitted back to them in Apr/2022. I recently got the valve cover gasket fixed which was causing a oil leak and was told that my timing chain is going bad. Contact NJ court for any information. Thanks! Wonderful!! ; and Nagel Rice, LLP. Depends if the car is under warranty. 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 not satisfied with them. What can we all do? Definitely concerning. The defects are allegedly linked to the engines timing chains. Theres definitely something shady going on. 259, as a good faith defense to wage claims arising under the FLSA. 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). Randee M. Matloff, Esq. 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. After they wanted my maintenance history. Nope! They are not going to pay and lied that I waited 12000 miles for an oil change. It is likely that all that is left for payments are a small number of claims still to be resolved along with the claims that were appealed in writing. Fingers Crossed! the dealership NEVER told me about the lawsuit. I am calling down to the courts tomorrow to file a complaint about gail and the layers that handled this lawsuit. Sent everything they asked and still nothing. Keep in mind that the last email I received from them on 9/15/21 which also verified that they received my additional documentation told me that they were sent for re-processing & would take 45-60 days. What address are you guys getting emails from? Ill update if I hear back. Seemingly, no one has any good resolve. 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. Why were the X1 28i ex drive vehicles excluded? I have yet to be hear anything from anyone. maybe we should all pull together and file a lawsuit against them. I emailed last week for a status. I had it towed into the BMW dealership to see what was happening. **Thank you for your email. detailing what efforts you made to obtain the records, who you communicated with and when, why the records were not Will update when I know more. Unless you excluded yourself, you give up the right to sue Defendant for the claims that this Settlement resolves. Nov 29 and I have heard nothing since I filed back in April. Really! Letters Testamentary is an official court document that bestows the authority to act on behalf of the decedents estate. Agreed! I still owed $10.800 on it when it happened with only 64.088 miles. Can any please tell me if this lawsuit is settled. numerous complaints on rip off reports site! ANYONE Get any money from Rust Consulting yet?? We should get our own lawyer and come together and do it our self. Good luck others. fight back its our money! THIS WAS WHEN WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS AND IT COST US 4491.00 TO FIX. 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. But the way they keep extending time lines, not communicating, and holding our money. Boy o boy do I hope Im wrong. Big Money Wasted is the new slogan!! Garcia replies back: The information was actually factual, and am not sure which part is considered BS. Same here! After that is approved, then the amount has to be forwarded for processing of checks. Somebodys pockets got filled & theyre all in it together. My car has 88,000 miles. You must contact the I received the same email responses as everyone else. I was involved in a class action case several years ago and there were a lot more than 12000 claimants! If the email I received on 9/15 was true, claims should have been processing the week of 9/20, and should wrap up by the end of November. registration, or license receipt); and NAGEL RICE, LLP I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! Im not experience any issues. Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. I send a letter February 2021,but l cannot get any answer. The Class Counsel attorneys fees, costs expenses, and Class Representative service payments, not to exceed $3,700,000 in the aggregate, that Judge Waldor awards will be paid separate and apart from any relief provided to the Class and will not reduce the value of the benefits distributed to Class Members. Hi,I have a Bmw X6 and the oil light keep coming on,bmw want to charge me 45%of the cost to replace the engine when none of this is my fault,can I be added to the lawsuit? was replaced with a used one with 25,000 miles on it. This is the one Ive been communicating with. You will not be charged for these lawyers. Lets hope possibly its due to the Jewish holidays ? Ive tried to get lawyers anyone, and no one will listen to that BMW-made crap. Its on the thread. I agree with the others it was a scam to get all of us to join the lawsuit so they could get the money and keep it for themselves!!!! j. I ve spent more than $10,000 in repairs to this engine alone since I bought it. 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 ! Good luck to all of us dummies who purchased Big Money Wasted vehicle. We have to file a case against them soon. Can they do that though? Open Settlements i took my 2013 X3 in many times for drive train malfunction they did test and could not find the source. PO Box 14 i. expected to be mailed out. FILED BY PLAINTIFF SILVA, The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. THIS ENTIRE PROCESS IS DECEITFUL. Thank you for your email. I hope its a check too! e. The cost of repair, with parts and labor separated; and I emailed yesterday after they stopped answering the phone, still no response as of 3:00 today. Good news. Just received letter stating that they did not receive my payment receipt on new engine. NAGEL RICE LLP, Christopher J. Dalton It was for about half of what I paid in total but I am great full for anything. They could not have received the claim without the attachments. 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. We were supposed to receive checkup by first of September. exactly! Thats is the exact same thing they told me 12000 miles. After spending 5k for engine replacement at BMW dealership the Transmission just failed last night stranding my son on his drive back to college. PO Box 1227 $6000 more dollars I have to spend for a used engine. This is the firm handling the case. Your Claim has been submitted for reprocessing. I just received a letter. Never again. only lasted 7,000 miles, at which time they replaced with a new engine! DONT BUY A BMW!!! Just sad. I just want to know did they recv the info I mailed in. Fingers crossed everyone. I will email the VP as well. It wont seem to let me post anything on here when I put the actual email address :( just says waiting moderation and it never posts. Wells Fargo Merchant Services, LLC will pay up to $40 million to settle a class action alleging it added excessive charges to merchants monthly invoices. In order to benefit from the settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim form by March 18, 2021. Which was completely contrary from what I was told . You can change these settings at any time. I had to tow the car to Open Road Edison BMW and they are now asking for $17000 to replace the engine. 10. Can you send me the e-mail where you made contact with them? Is there a way to appeal since you sent it & they said they received it?? Im sure theyve already been paid! I received the exact email. 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. :(. They kept every dime !!! Thanks:). Same here! $4500 in repairs . I have sent my information back in Feb. They will win the money and find you ineligible no matter how much proof you have. Top Class 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! The dealer is handling the paperwork and expressed a 50-50 chance for some level of reimbursement. Save your receipts and file with the National Hwy Association to get them to do a recall and your car will be covered. I still have yet to receive a response from the email I sent over a week ago. Other than that, its my personal business. repair, as evidenced by a repair order with vehicle mileage from the entity that performed the repair or replacement, or At this time we do not have a date when payments will be issued. Merchants are I hope the rest of you receive your money soon. Eligibility also depends on production ranges. WebSincerely, Gelis Claims Administrator I received this email from Rust in April 2022 and was informed that my claim #********** was forwarded to BNW for final approval and I still that reports on class action lawsuits, class action settlements, I hope i get some type of reimbursement. To this day I have not heard anything else from them neither have I received a check. I had to do the same thing- UGHH!! 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? I have no repair receipts because the repair shop purchased the car with a blown engine. 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. I bet the attorneys and Rust consulting have been paid! Truly unbelievable. I say 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, Yes i agree but we need to use our own lawyers. Privacy Policy | Verse said, Garcia has a whole lot of BS to say about the process. BMW of North America does not warrant replacement parts that were not certified by the original equipment manufacturer. They are saying I have until 11/25 to submit, which means no money probably until mid next year. ANYONE? There are others out there like me and you. The information/answer is not, nor is it intended to be, The answer is "it depends." Was told funds will How Can California Assembly Bill 218 Protect Sexual Abuse Survivors? Thanks for the update. The first defect affectsthe primary, or timing, chain, which coordinates the crankshaft, camshafts and cylinder valves. although they were appointed by the courts they had alot of complaints. 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. Same here . Is anyone else in the same boat as I am? Am I covered in the lawsuit with the timing chain problem? then-silence.. You better get rid of that car. Learn more about the cookies we use. For information on deleting the cookies, please consult your browsers help function. 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. Your email address will not be published. Last time I took I told them I had engine problems. I hope and pray we get something back. Hoping for a recall, then I may qualify for reimbursement.. I immediately attached the receipt to the email that they sent me and forwarded it back to them. 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. 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 . Seems like theyre committing fraud! I filed a complaint with the BBB tonight against Rust Consulting. To submit for the settlement. 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. 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. Cant be a part of class action suit ?? Requests for exclusion from the Settlement must have been postmarked by January 19, 2021. Has anyone received a check or anything beyond a rejection? I TOLD THEM THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CONFERENCE CALL WITH THEM AND ALL OF US TO DISCUSS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. Any ideas why this process takes a while now? 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. I have no issue so far. 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