Dealer said engine would cost 20 thousand to replace.. Not sure what to do with car. Can you please add my case in your class action too? Because 2 weeks ago when they told me they were processing claims- they said 45 to 60 days for the payouts to be complete. What do we have to lose? Aaronson Rappaport Feinstein & Deutsch, LLP mourns the loss of cofounder and original Managing Partner, Mark B. Feinstein. This is the exact email I received yesterday ; The documents submitted include proof of payment for $2,000.00 but not for the $5,500.00 balance due on the invoice. Here we are, October 28th and I have heard nothing else. They did the same thing to me. Several owners of the X3 with the N20 engine have reported timing chain guide failures which resulted in catastrophic engine damage. How long did it take you after your resubmission? Plaintiffs Joshua Skeen and Laurie Freeman filed the BMW lawsuit after claiming to have spent thousands of dollars on engine repairs much sooner than anticipated. Big Law Trademark Suit Hints at Rising Trend, New Jersey or Connecticut? This is super frustrating as we have no answers & no status updates- nothing. How couldI have excludedmyself from the Settlement? Bought my certified pre-owned 2013 528xi in june 2018. purchased extended warranty.. Upset BIG MONEY WASTED (BMW). That thing hasnt been updated in quite some time. Plaintiffs filed their BMW timing chain class action lawsuit in 2017, claiming N20 and N26 engines in certain BMW vehicles were prone to defects. It is absolutely shameful. You no how many people they done this too. Additionally, there was an appeal filed, so no claims will be approved/paid until that appeal is resolved. I hope and pray we get something back. I just sent an email to info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com hopefully I can get some answers. Still waiting. 14. If I excluded myself, can I get anything from this Settlement? I will never ever buy another one. They responded within a week for me. And no, I do NOT recall seeing anything stating the actual receipt had to be furnished. Znd I actuzlly pd. I emailed them mid July and was told that they did receive my claim, however, I have not received any updates. Im trying to get my $5k back through this lawsuit. I just spent 13,000.00 on a new engine and turbo! I owe roughly $8k on my car and purchasing another car has not been an option due to this reason. 210 Summit Avenue my question is: wouldnt a BMW authorized dealership do this very specific repair , removing a cheap plastic brittle guard BEFORE selling it to a consumer?? I submitted 30+ documents totaling 14k. Im sure theyve already been paid! I check back here a few times a week to see if anyone has received their reimbursement. I just recd an email this morning that stated: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. Does anyone know However, now that the validation has been completed after 10 Days of Processe Circle am now told that BMW Canadian Assembled Vehicles are excluded from this Class Action Suit and Repair Program. On 1/26/22 I received an email stating: Your claim has been preliminarily approved for reimbursement. repair, as evidenced by a repair order with vehicle mileage from the entity that performed the repair or replacement, or The irony of these people to leave many of us with just a hope and a prayer. This website is operated and maintained by the Settlement Administrator. I emailed info@timingchainmodulesettlement.com several times. Its been 8 weeks with out a car, our X1 stopped suddenly doing 100km, during peak hour. Such crap. The lawsuit says the primary timing chain assembly connects and synchronizes the camshafts and crankshaft, controlling the opening and closing of the valves in the engine's combustion chambers. 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? A reimbursement program and a prospective repair program which 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. Forget about a RECALL, duh-but where is the moral obligation to maintain safety for the drivers?? What vehicles are included in the Settlement? I have a envelope in the mail today from Rust so fingers crossed its a check!!! 9. Judge Waldor will determine the amount of attorneys fees, costs, expenses, and service payments after evaluating Plaintiffs submission. However, failure of a primary timing chain assembly allows the chain to skip teeth on the chain sprockets and causes the camshafts and crankshaft to fall out of synchronization. This is draining my mental state as well. 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. I cant believe were approaching a full year with no resolution. The general consensus is a hope for the warranty to be extended to 15 years . You will not be bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit. I cant even begin to explain. You may have asked Judge Waldor for permission to speak at the Final Approval Hearing. I waited approx. Still I have not collected a cent. Thanks for the tip! No response yet. Same! We have to stick together and use our own lawyers. I just need to know if I am included in the claim. I never receive a letter or anything in mail about things that could have gotten repair.Well, I have driver BMW cars and trucks over 25 yrs. Is there anything I can claim to be reimbursed for at this time? The industry-leading media platform offering competitive intelligence to prepare for today and anticipate opportunities for future success. 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. Will BMW replace effected parts if not currently having issues? 2012-2015 BMW 328i Sedan, Sports Wagon, Gran Turismo, 2014-2015 BMW 428i Coupe, Convertible, Gran Coupe, Up to 80,000 miles: BMW pays 75% / Customer pays 25%, 80,001 to 90,000 miles: BMW pays 55% / Customer pays 45%, 90,001 to 100,000 miles: BMW pays 40% / Customer pays 60%, 100,001 miles and above: BMW pays 0% / Customer pays 100%. A Newark, New Jersey, federal judge granted final approval Tuesday to a $92 million settlement of a nationwide class action suit over alleged timing chain failures in BMW vehicles. I have sent all the paperwork that it was request to file a claim against BMW but until this date I have not received a letter or email staying that I am part of this law suit, can you please notified me if I am part of it. I was one of the first to submit back in 2021 January. Claims are being processed. Check engine light went off. Judge Waldor has approved as Class Counsel the following lawyers to represent you and other Class Members: After spending 5k for engine replacement at BMW dealership the Transmission just failed last night stranding my son on his drive back to college. 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. However, a customer will still have to pay something for repairs because the extended warranty is based on these terms. directory! Which was completely contrary from what I was told . They kept every dime !!! The X3 in now inoperable. I have not received an email nor have I received any letter of confirmation or anything. **Thank you for your email. Congratulation! so I havent heard anything else yet. In addition to this cap for independent service center repairs, reimbursements will be scaled to vehicle age and mileage as follows: Reimbursement Cap for Repair at BMW Center, Reimbursement Cap for Repair at Independent Service Center, Timing Chain Module/Oil Pump Drive Chain Module, Less than 70,000 miles and 7 years in service, 70,001 to 80,000 miles, or less than 70,000 miles but more than 7 years and less than 8 years in service, 80,001 to 90,000 miles and less than 8 years in service, 90,001 to 100,000 miles and less than 8 years in service, Over 100,000 miles or 8 years in service (whichever comes first), Covered by existing 7 year/70,000 mile Component Warranty Extension, 90,001 to 100,000 and less than 8 years in service, Over 100,000 miles or 8 years in service (whichever comes first). I am at a loss at this point. Its a damn shame. 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. 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. I agree- this is beyond ridiculous. 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. UPDATE: Postponed to Sept. 2, 2020 and I'll bet it is postponed after that as well. Gary S. Graifman, Esq. Evidence of adherence to regular oil changes in accordance with the Class Vehicles Condition Based Service Indicator. So Im going back to the dealership and requesting I pay No $$. This notice summarizes the proposed Settlement. A final hearing before the judge is scheduled for February 16, 2021. Gelis, et al. A nationwide settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against BMW of North America, LLC, entitled Gelis, et al. Thanks for the heads up! December 12, 2020 Youre right! I searched my email for Rust Consultants and it came up empty. They replied back on 9/15 saying that was received and they were sending for re-processing which could take up to 45-60 days (on 9/15). I can SO use that $ right now. I think you should appeal their decision and hire a lawyer if you have to. The settlement website notes model years are not fully indicative of eligibility for the settlement. Claims are being processed. Secondary timing chain assembly: Includes the crankshaft and counterbalance shaft sprockets, oil pump drive chain, pump drive sprocket, chain tensioner and integrated guide and tensioner rails. Instead they quoted me all kinds of other repairs in this timeframe (thousands of dollars) which did not fully address the problem. It did go through. 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. We surely are not getting any. I have this same issue sold my vehicle because it needed a new engine! My 2013 x3 engine just expired and need new engine, dealer said it was the timing chain. 21. Still waiting after 3rd notification that they will contact me within 45 to 60 days. CarComplaints.com has complaints about numerous BMW models. Your Claim has been preliminarily reviewed and forwarded to BMW for Final Validation. The vehicle just rolled over to 100K miles when I brought it in. What a joke. c/o Rust Consulting 7080 After they wanted my maintenance history. At this point Im in shock were coming into the New Year and we have no resolution. Where did you go to get status of your claim.. Email out of pocket. The reimbursement program provides between 40% and 100% reimbursement for vehicle repairs depending on the mileage of the vehicle at the time of service. You missed the deadline to participate in the lawsuit. For general information about the Settlement, please visit the Settlement website, http://www.TimingChainModuleSettlement.com. Correction to my above comment: I said they are sending out claim-rejection letters allowing for a written appeal. Wow- this is RIDICULOUS!!!! There is no date of when the checks will be mailed out. Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. The dealer only told me when I took it for repair of the recall. 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. The lawyers that worked on this was kept all the money and send out Maybe five checks for less than what people paid. However, sometimes issues escape factory notice, only to show up when the vehicle is already in customers' hands. We currently anticipate finalizing reimbursement amounts within the next 30 days. E relaxed and never heard back. Was told funds will I thought they were already processing claims? Ive consulted an attorney here in Alabama. Randee M. Matloff Who knows how to get your Claimant Identification Number? Still waiting and havent received anything yet, including some sort of update. They are not going to pay and lied that I waited 12000 miles for an oil change. Its been close to a full year since submitting the initial documentation. Do you have an email address that I can connect them at? Just received letter stating that they did not receive my payment receipt on new engine. I was looking to buy a used BMW but after reading these comments I dont think so. 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. So annoyed over how this has been handled. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, et al., Case No. Thank you. Same here . Included in the BMW timing chain lawsuit are these vehicles. then in 2018, with 85,000 miles on the car, my engine blew in a very dangerous location on a highway with no warming. 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. It has 93, 000 miles on it. I reached out to my lawyer to sue them or my money. I was able to find 2, but not 3. I am so tired of waiting to be reimbursed for the replacement of my engine Im down $7,500 and the check engine light is still coming on. *** Exactly. Will update when I know more. BMW has not admitted any wrongdoing but has agreed to resolve the claims against it in a class action settlement deal. 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. 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. (866) 411-6985, Gary S. Graifman status of any class action settlement claim. Unlimited access to New Jersey Law Journal, Access to additional free ALM publications, 1 free article* across the ALM subscription network every 30 days, Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications. I followed up with another email to advise I had sent the missing info. I received the exact email. 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