Class Action Settlement Confirmed for R56 Timing Chain Issues
#76
got mine too. It clearly says my 2010 is included, even though the same document in several places shows the through-2009 range.
Last edited by gjxj; 03-31-2016 at 05:38 AM.
#79
#80
2nd Gear
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Long Island, New York
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OIL Consumption
The tensioner recall is still in effect on your car. Make sure the tensioner has been updated! Call MINI USA with your VIN handy.
If it wasn't done, get it done. Keep checking your oil (change every 5000 to 7500 miles), keep listening to your engine. It doesn't happen to everybody, or even most folks.
If it wasn't done, get it done. Keep checking your oil (change every 5000 to 7500 miles), keep listening to your engine. It doesn't happen to everybody, or even most folks.
I also have a copy of the letter I sent to object to the stipulated Class Settlement if anyone wants to see a copy. In short, I strongly objected to the useless 7 yr/100000 mile extension because just about every car in the class is now (mine) or will be excluded by the time the deal is inked, which many not be for a while . . . . . . as we know often happens with legal doings.
#82
#84
#85
My daughters 09 Clubman S engine just bought the farm yesterday due to a timing chain failure. It only had 77,000 miles with the extended warranty just going out at 75,000. Looks like I'm out around $4000 for a used engine. I just downloaded the form for reimbursement now let the fun begin...
#86
Never heard of it on the CM being an issue with the N18. Its mostly Early N14 engines.
__________________
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
MINI Guru/ MINI Owner Since 2004 | NEW Lifetime Part Replacement | Local Pickup
Milltek | Genuine MINI | Forge Motorsport | NM Engineering | ECS Performance | M7 Speed
Customer Service Hours: 8am-8pm EST|Sales Team Hours: 8am-11pm | SAT 10am-7pm 800.924.5172
#87
Prerequisites in Filing a Claim?
Aside from sending/including receipts at point of sales such as TC repairs, oil changes and anything roadworthy-related items to preserve the integrity of car... I wonder is MINI will decline claims from owners who have mildly to heavily modded their cars?
#88
My 2007 MCS had timing chain rattle when I bought it used a few months back. I contacted Mini, and it turned out mine hadn't had recall actions on the chain, tensioner and heat shields. They replaced the whole lot free of charge.
There's probably only a small percentage of cars which haven't had the fix already, but if you have rattle then I'd recommend people checking your VIN with the dealership in case you can get it fixed free also.
There's probably only a small percentage of cars which haven't had the fix already, but if you have rattle then I'd recommend people checking your VIN with the dealership in case you can get it fixed free also.
#89
#90
Congratulations, glad to hear you got the payment! Waiting to hear from Mini myself but I had my timing chain replaced by an independent shop.
**Update** Check was in today's mail(11/5/2016). Doesn't seem to matter if work was done at Mini dealer or Independent shop.
**Update** Check was in today's mail(11/5/2016). Doesn't seem to matter if work was done at Mini dealer or Independent shop.
Last edited by gregsmini; 11-05-2016 at 11:54 AM.
#92
#93
Mini Cooper S 2010 Hardtop. 33k miles. Well maintained. I have the identical model number car and engine but because it was a 2010 it was excluded from the class action settlement and I was not notified of any dealer arrangements. The car made a funny noise for about 5 minutes and then died. Turns out it was the timing chain issue and my car is now worth $0. I would like to reopen the class action lawsuit or file a new one. Mini has refused to offer anything other than 30% towards a new engine (approximately $2400 of $8000 repair) and no cash settlement. Prior to the engine being destroyed the car was worth approximately $10k. I need approximately 40 co-claimants to get it certified. Please contact me directly davidvener (at) yahoo.com
Between this and the HPFP, all 2007-2010 owners deserve compensation (for re-sale value loss if nothing else).
#94
Hi Guys. I'm glad I found this thread. It's been at least 2 years since I heard about this case but I'm glad it's actually making progress.
I'm not the original owner of the car. I bought my 08 R56 S in 2013. I have the rattle but no catastrophic failure yet.
Is there any hope for me?
*Edit* Just read the settlement info. I never received a letter(probably because I'm not the orig. owner) and the deadline to file is long over. So has there been a confirmed extended warranty that would benefit us or is it useless for 07/08 owners?
I'm not the original owner of the car. I bought my 08 R56 S in 2013. I have the rattle but no catastrophic failure yet.
Is there any hope for me?
*Edit* Just read the settlement info. I never received a letter(probably because I'm not the orig. owner) and the deadline to file is long over. So has there been a confirmed extended warranty that would benefit us or is it useless for 07/08 owners?
#95
https://secure.ntcsol.com/softniche/...nts/Notice.pdf
Looks like the warranty is extended to 7 years / 100k miles from in-service date regardless of if you submit a claim, so you may still be out of luck :(
Looks like the warranty is extended to 7 years / 100k miles from in-service date regardless of if you submit a claim, so you may still be out of luck :(
#96
https://secure.ntcsol.com/softniche/...nts/Notice.pdf
Looks like the warranty is extended to 7 years / 100k miles from in-service date regardless of if you submit a claim, so you may still be out of luck :(
Looks like the warranty is extended to 7 years / 100k miles from in-service date regardless of if you submit a claim, so you may still be out of luck :(
I just had some major maintenance done yesterday but was highly considering trading it in before getting the work done. Hopefully I'll be able to drive it for another 2 years without any major issues. lol
#97
I will add my story since its applicable. I have a 2010 S Clubman I bought as a CPO (that extended the warranty till a certain amount of months or 100k whichever came first).
I took my car in before the warranty went out and told them of the issue, they said 'oh, just let it warm up it will be ok'..then after researching a falling window issue I then learned about the timing chain issue. I then took it back to the dealer and I was just outside the warranty by a few weeks. At first, Mini said no, and wanted to charge me the full boat for the repair. After negotating with the service manager, we had it down to around $430 bucks. Then the next day, I get a call from the service manager telling me that the regional mini folks were in town and 'took care of it' and replaced it.
Then, the following week, oddly I receive the papers on the class action lawsuit...
Happily fixed now and I still keep an eye on the oil level every other tank of gas.
I took my car in before the warranty went out and told them of the issue, they said 'oh, just let it warm up it will be ok'..then after researching a falling window issue I then learned about the timing chain issue. I then took it back to the dealer and I was just outside the warranty by a few weeks. At first, Mini said no, and wanted to charge me the full boat for the repair. After negotating with the service manager, we had it down to around $430 bucks. Then the next day, I get a call from the service manager telling me that the regional mini folks were in town and 'took care of it' and replaced it.
Then, the following week, oddly I receive the papers on the class action lawsuit...
Happily fixed now and I still keep an eye on the oil level every other tank of gas.
#98
ok, I know this is an old thread but thought I would ask your opinions. My wife's 2010 Mini Cooper hard top (non s) had the check engine light come on. I took it to the dealer and they said the codes came back as "vanos and timing chain). The pulled off the valve cover and determined that the timing chain is stretched and the vanos gear is bad. They want $3K to fix everything. I was shocked to say the least as to how a car with 50K miles on it has a bad timing chain. I went home and looked things up and of course now have found out about all of the "timing chain problems". I called the dealer and they said that my car was not included in the recall and I was out of luck. I called mini and opened up a complaint with hopes of them possibly covering something ( I know this is a long shot at best). It's only been a couple of days and have not heard back from them yet. My question is has anyone had any luck getting Mini to help cover the cost on this if their car was not part of the recall or class action???? Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cry7670
Stock Problems/Issues
1
01-19-2016 11:49 AM
ECSTuning
Vendor Announcements
4
12-31-2015 10:35 AM
WayMotorWorks
Vendor Announcements
0
12-29-2015 09:25 PM
ECSTuning
Interior/Exterior Products
1
12-29-2015 01:30 PM
ECSTuning
Vendor Classifieds
1
12-24-2015 11:30 AM