NHTSA ID Number: 10145279
Manufacturer Communication Number: B012118
TSB/Document Date: 2018-10-09
Summary
PRELIMINARY CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT INFORMATION: N63 OIL CONSUMPTION/BATTERY DRAIN: BMW
of North America, LLC (+?BMW
NA+?) has entered into a preliminary nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs (+?Class Members+?) in the following class action: Bang, et al v. BMW
of North America, et al.
discount voucher and free future oil
services vouchers.
EXCLUDE YOURSELF
Write to the Settlement Administrator Requests for Exclusion must be
to opt out of the Settlement. This is the postmarked by August 23, 2018. See
only option that allows you to be part of Question 12, below.
any other lawsuit, or your own lawsuit,
against the Defendants about the legal
claims released in this Settlement.
OBJECT
Write to the judge about why you do Objections must be postmarked by
not like the Settlement.
August 23, 2018. See Question 17,
below.
GO TO A HEARING
DO NOTHING
•
•
Ask to speak in court to the judge about The Final Approval Hearing is currently
the Settlement.
scheduled for September 10, 2018. See
Question 19, below.
Give up many of the benefits you may See Question 22, below.
be entitled to under the Settlement and
your right to be part of any other lawsuit
against the Defendants about the legal
claims released by the Settlement.
These rights and options -- and the deadlines to exercise them -- are explained in this notice.
The Court in charge of this case still must decide whether to approve the Settlement before any benefits can be distributed.
Please be patient and check the settlement website for updates.
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BASIC INFORMATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
WHAT THIS NOTICE CONTAINS
Why have I received this notice?
What is the lawsuit about?
Why is this a class action?
Why is there a Settlement?
2-3
WHO IS IN THE SETTLEMENT
3
THE BENEFITS: WHAT YOU GET
4-6
HOW TO GET BENEFITS
7
EXCLUDING YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT
7-8
THE LAWYERS REPRESENTING YOU
8
OBJECTING TO THE SETTLEMENT
9
THE COURT’S FINAL APPROVAL HEARING
9-10
WHAT IF I DO NOTHING?
10
GETTING MORE INFORMATION
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5. How do I know if I am part of the Settlement? What vehicles are included in the Settlement?
6. What are the benefits of the Settlement?
7. What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits?
8. How do I get the benefits of the Settlement?
9. What if my claim is denied?
10. When will I get the benefits?
11.
12.
13.
14.
Can I exclude myself from this Settlement?
If I exclude myself, can I get anything from this Settlement?
If I don’t exclude myself, can I sue later?
How do I exclude myself from the Settlement?
15. Do I have a lawyer in the case?
16. How will the lawyers be paid?
17. How do I tell the Court if I don’t like the Settlement?
18. What’s the difference between objecting and excluding?
19. When and where will the Court decide whether to approve the Settlement?
20. Do I need to go to the hearing?
21. May I speak at the hearing?
22. What happens if I do nothing?
23. Are there more details about the Settlement?
1. Why have I received this notice?
A Court has authorized this notice because you have a right to know about the proposed settlement of this class-action
lawsuit, and your options, before the Court decides whether to give “final approval” to the Settlement. This notice explains
the lawsuit, the proposed Settlement, and your legal rights. You have received this notice because BMW
’s records indicate
that you are a current or former owner or lessee of a model-year 2009-2014 BMW
5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X5, or X6
vehicle equipped with an N63 engine purchased or leased in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Judge Madeline Cox Arleo of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is overseeing this class-action
lawsuit, known as Bang, et al. v. BMW
of North America, LLC and Bavarian Motor Works, Civil Action No. 2:15-cv-06945
(the “Action”). Joon Bang, Razvan Victor Bengulescu, Gerald Bezems, Scott Crockett, Rifat Gorener, Christopher Lesieur,
Lawrence Marcus, and Mikhail Suleymanov, the people who sued, are called the “Plaintiffs,” and the companies that were
sued, BMW
of North America, LLC (“BMW
NA”), and Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (“BMW
AG”), are
called the “Defendants.”
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2. What is the lawsuit about?
This lawsuit involves model-year 2009-2014 BMW
5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X5, and X6 vehicles equipped with N63
engines that were purchased or leased in the United States or Puerto Rico (the “Class Vehicles”). The lawsuit alleges that
the Class Vehicles consume excessive amounts of engine oil, requiring additional oil changes and the need for adding engine
oil between regular oil changes, as well as substantial battery drain potentially causing premature battery failure. BMW
AG,
which manufactures BMW
vehicles, and BMW
NA, which distributes and warrants BMW
vehicles in the U.S., deny these
allegations and stand behind and support their products.
3. Why is this a class action?
In a class action, one or more people called “Class Representatives” assert claims on behalf of people who have similar claims.
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 (or “opt out” of ) the Class. The Class Representatives in the Action are the Plaintiffs
identified above. You have received this notice because you have been identified as potentially being a Class Member.
4. Why is there a Settlement?
All parties have agreed to a Settlement to avoid further cost and risk of a trial, and so that the people affected can begin getting
benefits in exchange for releasing the Defendants from liability for the claims that were raised or could have been raised in
the Action involving the Class Vehicles’ alleged engine oil consumption and battery failure issues. The Settlement does not
mean that the Defendants broke any laws, or otherwise did anything wrong, because Judge Arleo did not decide which side
was right. The Class Representatives and the lawyers representing them think the Settlement is fair and reasonable for the
Class.
5. How do I know if I am part of the Settlement? What vehicles are included in the Settlement?
The Settlement Class includes all persons or entities in the United States and Puerto Rico who currently own or lease, or
previously owned or leased, certain U.S. specification model-year 2009-2014 BMW
5 series, 6 series, 7 series, X5, or X6
vehicles equipped with an N63 engine purchased or leased in the United States or Puerto Rico, which include the following
vehicles:
Model Year Designation
2009 to 2012
2010 to 2013
2010 to 2012
2010 to 2013
2011 to 2012
2011 to 2012
2010 to 2013
2009 to 2014
2009 to 2012
Production Range
3/2009 to 6/2012
4/2010 to 6/2012
9/2009 to 6/2012
3/2010 to 7/2013
3/2011 to 7/2012
7/2011 to 7/2012
3/2010 to 6/2013
7/2008 to 6/2014
9/2009 to 9/2011
Model Designation
7 Series Sedan (F01 & F02)
7 Series Active Hybrid
(F04)
5 Series Gran Turismo (F07)
5 Series Sedan (F10)
6 Series Convertible (F12)
6 Series Coupe (F13)
X5 SAV (E70)
X6 SAV (E71)
X6 Active Hybrid
SAV (E72)
Please note that not all vehicles in the model years identified above contained the N63 engine at issue in the Action. You have received
this notice because BMW
’s records indicate that you have or had a BMW
vehicle with an N63 engine. If you’re not sure whether
you are included in the Settlement Class, you may call 1-877-832-4402 with questions.
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6. What are the benefits of the Settlement?
If Judge Arleo grants final approval of the Settlement and the Settlement becomes effective (the “Effective Date”), you may
be entitled to some or all of the following benefits.
A. Reimbursement for Past Expenses
Class Members may be eligible for reimbursement of various expenses related to excessive engine oil consumption and
premature battery failure.
i.
Reimbursement for Past Oil Services
Class Members are eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost (not to exceed $75 each) of up to 3 past Oil Services on a
Class Vehicle if:
a. The amounts were actually paid by the Class Member at the time of Oil Service as evidenced by a repair invoice;
and
b. The Oil Service occurred prior to 10 years/120,000 miles from the Class Vehicle’s in-service date; and
c. The Oil Service took place less than 12 months/10,500 miles after a previous Oil Service as evidenced by the
repair invoice of the prior Oil Service and the invoice for the Oil Service for which reimbursement is sought.
In the alternative, Class Members may elect to receive one (1) free future Oil Service in lieu of reimbursement for each
qualifying past Oil Service, in addition to the future free Oil Services provided below (see Answer 6.B.ii).
ii. Reimbursement for Past Oil Purchases for up to 7 Quarts of Oil Purchased Between Oil Services
Class Members are eligible to receive reimbursement of the cost (up to $10 per quart) of up to seven (7) quarts of oil that
the Class Member purchased between oil services prior to the Effective Date if:
a. The oil was of the same type and grade specified for the Class Vehicle in the owner’s manual or on the vehicle,
as evidenced by proof of purchase, repair order, or service invoice; and
b. At least one (1) prior oil-consumption complaint about the Class Vehicle was communicated to BMW
NA
or an authorized BMW
Center, as confirmed by a repair order, Customer Relations Report, or other written
documentation of an oil-consumption complaint to BMW
NA or to one of its authorized BMW
Centers; and
c. The Class Vehicle had fewer than 10 years and 120,000 miles at the time of oil purchase(s) as evidenced by
required proofs, for example, service records from before and/or after oil purchase.
iii. Reimbursement for Towing/Rental/Roadside-Assistance Service
Class Members are eligible to receive reimbursement up to $50 for the cost of one (1) towing/rental/roadside assistance
incurred by Settlement Class Members because of an excess oil consumption or premature battery failure issue if:
a. the Class Vehicle was towed to an authorized BMW
Center or a third-party repair facility as evidenced by a
repair/service invoice; and
b. the Class Member repair/service invoice states that the towing/rental/roadside-assistance service was related to
an excess oil consumption or a premature battery failure issue.
iv. Reimbursement for Past Replacement of a Battery that Was Less than 3 Years Old
Class Members are eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of one (1) replacement of a 90 Ah or 105 Ah battery
purchased prior to the mailing of the Class Notice, where the Class Member provides proof that (a) the Class Member
purchased a new battery, (b) the replaced (discharged) battery was less than 3 years old, and (c) the replacement (new) battery
was purchased outside the 4 year/50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty period.
*
*
*
Limitations: Defendants do not warrant or guarantee any repairs performed at third-party (non-BMW
) repair shops and,
should any such repairs fail after a Settlement Class Member has made a claim under the Settlement, the Settlement Class
Member will not be entitled to submit an additional claim.
In order to obtain reimbursement for eligible past expenses, you must submit a Claim Form and include all of the
documentation described above and identified on the Claim Form.
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B. Service Campaign for Class Vehicles
If you currently own or lease a Class Vehicle, you may be eligible for service credits and other relief going forward (after the
Effective Date).
i.
N63 Customer Care Package
Defendants have already made available at no cost to current owners and lessees of Class Vehicles the “N63 Customer Care
Package” (described in BMW
Service Information Bulletin SI B11 06 14) intended to eliminate or reduce excess engine oil
consumption and premature battery failure. The N63 Customer Care Package is available regardless of the age or mileage
of a Class Vehicle; however, each Class Vehicle is entitled to receive the N63 Customer Care Package only once. If you’re
unsure whether the N63 Customer Care Package has been performed on your Class Vehicle, you can contact your local
BMW
Center or BMW
NA Customer Relations (at 800-831-1117). When contacting your BMW
Center or BMW
NA
Customer Relations, please have your Class Vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) available. (The VIN can be
found on the metal plate at the bottom of the driver’s side front windshield or on your sale or title documents.)
If your Class Vehicle has not yet received the N63 Customer Care Package, you may schedule an appointment to take it to
your local BMW
Center to have it performed at no cost.
ii. Three (3) Free Future Oil Services
Current owners or lessees of Class Vehicles will receive 3 future Oil Services (up to $75 per Oil Service) on a Class Vehicle
performed at a BMW
Center during the earlier of 10 years or 120,000 miles from the in-service date of the Class Vehicle.
A voucher for those future Oil Services is included with this package. The Oil Services will become available after the
Settlement is effective.
iii. Oil-Consumption Testing
If, during the earlier of the first 10 years or 120,000 miles that a Class Vehicle has been on the road, but in no event less than
1 year or 12,000 miles from the Effective Date, the Class Vehicle’s “Low Oil” light illuminates before the Condition Based
Service (“CBS”) Indicator or the “oil service” light comes on, BMW
will provide up to three (3) Oil-Consumption Tests per
Class Vehicle at a BMW
Center at no cost to the then-current owner or lessee of the Class Vehicle. The Oil-Consumption
Test will help to determine whether the Class Vehicle is consuming an excess amount of oil. BMW
will provide the
applicable repairs, including diagnosis, at no charge to correct a failed Oil-Consumption Test, up to the earlier of 10 years or
120,000 miles from the Class Vehicle’s in-service date at the time of the failed Oil-Consumption Test.
iv. Engine Replacement
Class Members who are then-current owners or lessees of Class Vehicles may be eligible to receive one (1) replacement
engine, which will include the cylinder heads, per Class Vehicle during the earlier of 10 years or 120,000 miles from a Class
Vehicle’s in-service date, if:
a. the N63 Customer Care Package (described in Service Information Bulletin SI B11 06 14) has been performed
on the Class Vehicle; and
b. the Class Vehicle thereafter fails two (2) Oil-Consumption Tests; and
c. BMW
cannot completely resolve the excess oil consumption issue after the second failed Oil-Consumption
Test and second repair attempt; and
d. the Class Vehicle is then brought back to a BMW
Center for an Oil Consumption issue and the BMW
Center
confirms that there in fact remains an Oil Consumption issue; and
e. the Class Member agrees to “contribute” to the total replacement cost of the engine (inclusive of parts and labor)
as follows:
Odometer Miles at the time of Return to a BMW
Center for an Oil-Consumption
Issue After Second failed Oil-Consumption Test and Second Repair Attempt
50,001
60,000
60,001
70,000
70,001
80,000
80,001
90,000
90,001
100,000
Customer Contribution BMW
Contribution
5%
15%
30%
45%
60%
95%
85%
70%
55%
40%
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100,001
110,001
120,001
110,000
120,000
above
75%
90%
100%
25%
10%
0%
Note: If a Class Vehicle is brought to a BMW
Center and BMW
, in its discretion, determines not to attempt to make a repair related
to excess oil consumption, but instead to replace the engine due to the excess oil consumption, the Class Member will have the option
for an engine replacement but must agree to contribute to the total replacement cost of the engine (inclusive of parts and labor) in the
percentage associated with the odometer mileage of the Class Vehicle at the time BMW
determines to recommend replacing the engine
rather than attempting to repair it as set forth in the chart above.
v.
Replacement Battery
For Class Vehicles that can be retrofitted with a 105Ah battery, BMW
will provide the Settlement Class Member who is
a current owner or lessee with one (1) new 105Ah battery to replace the 90Ah battery if they did not previously receive a
replacement battery, and, thereafter, 105Ah replacement batteries at a BMW
Center, if the 105Ah battery fails within two
(2) years of installation (not due to customer negligence) as evidenced by a prior invoice for replacement of the battery.
For Class Vehicles with a 90Ah battery (as of the Settlement Class Notice Date), that cannot accommodate the 105Ah
battery, BMW
will provide the Settlement Class Member who is a current owner or lessee with 90Ah replacement batteries
at a BMW
Center, if any such battery fails within two (2) years of installation (not due to customer negligence) as evidenced
by a prior invoice for replacement of the battery.
C. New Vehicle Credit Voucher
Included with this Notice is a voucher good for $1,500 towards the purchase or lease of a new BMW
6 or 7 Series vehicle or
$1,000 towards the purchase or lease of any other new BMW
vehicle. The voucher will be transferable to immediate family
members (children, parents, and siblings) and will be valid for one (1) year from the Effective Date of this Settlement.
As part of the claims-confirmation process, a claim for reimbursement will be rejected if: (1) the Vehicle’s warranty was
voided because (a) the VIN has been altered or cannot be read, (b) the Vehicle has been declared a total loss or sold for
salvage purposes (for reasons unrelated to excess oil consumption or premature battery failure issues), or (c) the Vehicle
has been used in any competitive racing event (this does not include non-driving events where the Vehicle is on display);
(2) the VIN number associated with the claim does not match the Settlement Class Member’s VIN number; or (3) the
claim for reimbursement is (a) for an item or service that is not covered under this Settlement Agreement, or (b) for which
a claim under this Settlement Agreement has already been made and paid, or (c) for which the Class Member has received
“goodwill” or other cost/price adjustment, coupon, reimbursement, or refund from BMW
NA, a BMW
Center, an insurer or
any person or entity associated with Defendants, equal to or in excess of the amount of the claim submitted.
7. What am I giving up in exchange for the Settlement benefits?
If the Settlement becomes final, Class Members will be releasing Defendants and related people and entities from all of
the claims described and identified in Section VII.A of the Settlement Agreement. In essence, the claims released by Class
Members are all claims (except for personal injury or damage to property other than the Class Vehicle) that could arise based
on excess engine oil consumption or premature battery failure in the Class Vehicles. The Settlement Agreement is available
at www.BangClassSettlement.com. The Settlement Agreement describes the released claims with specific descriptions, in
necessarily accurate legal terminology, so read it carefully.
Judge Arleo has appointed specific lawyers to represent you in this lawsuit and Settlement. You can talk to one of the lawyers
listed in Answer 15 below, free of charge, if you have questions about the released claims or what they mean. You can also
speak with your own lawyer, should you have one, about this Settlement.
8. How do I get the benefits of the Settlement?
If you are a Class Member and the N63 Customer Care Package has not yet been performed on your vehicle, you can
schedule an appointment with your local BMW
Center to have it performed.
If are a Class Member and would like to obtain the other Service Campaign benefits described in Answer 6.B., above, you
can do so after the Effective Date of the Settlement by making an appointment for the Service Campaign with an authorized
BMW
Center in your area. The Effective Date is thirty (30) days after Judge Arleo gives final approval of the Settlement, unless
an appeal is filed, in which case it may be longer.
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If you are a Class Member and would like to obtain the reimbursement benefits (described in Answer 6.A., above), you
need to complete the Claim Form that accompanies this Notice and mail or email it, with all the required proofs, to the
address provided on the Claim Form. Additional Claim Forms are available at www.BangClassSettlement.com. The current
deadline for submitting Claim Forms is October 10, 2018.
You may use the Future Oil Services and New Vehicle Discount vouchers included with this Notice after the Effective Date.
The Effective Date is thirty (30) days after Judge Arleo gives final approval of the Settlement, unless an appeal is filed, in which case
it may be longer.
These benefits are also subject to limitations, which are discussed in the answer to Question 6.
If you have any questions on how to complete the Claim Form or what information is needed, you can call the following
toll-free number: 1-877-832-4402.
9. What if my claim is denied?
There is a process in the Settlement Agreement to resolve disagreements between you and Defendants over your claim.
During this process, the court-appointed lawyers listed in the answer Question 15 below will represent you in any dispute
regarding relief under the terms of the Settlement, and the dispute will be handled in accordance with the procedures set
forth in the Settlement Agreement. You may have the right to appeal any denied claim to a Special Master. If you have
questions regarding this process, visit www.BangClassSettlement.com to see a copy of the Settlement Agreement, or contact
Class Counsel below.
10. When will I get the Settlement benefits?
1) 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.
Please be patient, and feel free to check the website or call the toll-free phone number listed above for current status.
2) If your vehicle hasn’t yet received the N63 Customer Care Package, you can contact your BMW
Center to have it
performed at any time.
3) After the Effective Date, you can schedule an appointment with your BMW
Center for Oil-Consumption Testing
and, if required, engine replacement.
4) The free Future Oil Services (described in Answer 6.B.ii, above) and New Vehicle Discount vouchers (described in
Answer 6.C., above) included with this Notice will be valid after the Effective Date.
11. Can I exclude myself from this Settlement?
Yes. If you want to keep the right to sue or if you are already suing Defendants in another action over the legal issues in this
case, then you must take steps to opt out of this Settlement. This is called asking to be excluded from – sometimes called
“opting out” of – the Settlement.
12. If I exclude myself, can I get anything from this Settlement?
No. If you ask to be excluded, you cannot object to the Settlement and you will not receive any of the benefits of the
Settlement, other than the N63 Customer Care Package described in Answer 6.B.i., above. But you may sue, continue to
sue, or be part of a different lawsuit against Defendants in the future, including for claims that this Settlement resolves. You
will not be bound by anything that happens in this lawsuit.
13. If I don’t exclude myself, can I sue later?
No. Unless you exclude yourself, you give up the right to sue Defendants for the claims that this Settlement resolves.
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14. How do I exclude myself from the Settlement?
To exclude yourself from the Settlement, you must send a letter by mail saying that you want to be excluded from Bang v.
BMW
of North America, LLC, Case No. 2:15-cv-06945-MCA-SCM. Be sure to include: (1) your full name and current
address; (2) the model-year and VIN of your Class Vehicle(s) and the date(s) of purchase/lease; (3) specifically and clearly
state your desire to be excluded from the Settlement and from the Settlement Class; and (4) your signature. You cannot
ask to be excluded over the phone or via the internet. You must mail your request to be excluded, postmarked no later than
August 23, 2018, to the Settlement Administrator at the address below:
Bang Settlement Administrator - 6013
PO Box 44
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0044
Failure to comply with any of these requirements for excluding yourself may result in you being bound by this Settlement.
15. Do I have a lawyer in the case?
The Plaintiffs and you have been represented by a number of lawyers and several law firms that have prosecuted this case
together. Judge Arleo has appointed the following lawyers to represent you and other Class Members as “Class Counsel”:
Matthew D. Schelkopf
Joseph G. Sauder
Joseph B. Kenney
McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
555 Lancaster Avenue
Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
Telephone: (610) 200-0581
Facsimile: (610) 421-1326
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
David C. Wright
Richard D. McCune
McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
3281 East Guasti Road, Suite 100
Ontario, California 91761
Telephone: (909) 557-1250
Facsimile: (909) 557-1275
[email protected]
[email protected]
Eric D. Barton
Sarah Ruane
Melody Dickson
Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP
4740 Grand Avenue, Suite 300
Kansas City, Missouri 64112
Telephone: (816) 701-1100
[email protected]
[email protected]
You will not be charged for these lawyers. If you want to be represented by another lawyer, you may hire one to appear in
Court for you at your own expense.
16. How will the lawyers be paid?
As part of the resolution of the Action, Class Counsel and Defendants have agreed that Class Counsel may apply for an
award of attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses not to exceed $3,022,000.00, as well as service awards to the eight Plaintiffs in
the amount of $3,500.00 ($28,000.00 in total). Defendants have agreed not to oppose this request. The Parties have also
agreed that Class Counsel will not seek payment of any amount in excess of $3,022,000.00 for attorneys’ fees, costs, and
expenses as well as service awards to the eight Plaintiffs in the amount of $3,500.00 ($28,000.00 in total) if awarded by Judge
Arleo. The Class Counsel fees and expenses, as well as the service awards to the class representatives, 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.
Defendants will also separately pay the costs to administer the Settlement. Judge Arleo will determine the amount of
attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses and service awards after evaluating Plaintiffs’ submission.
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17. How do I tell the Court if I don’t like the Settlement?
You can object to the Settlement if you don’t like some part of it. You can give reasons why you think Judge Arleo should
not approve it. To object, send a letter saying that you object to the Settlement in Bang v. BMW
of North America, LLC,
Case No. 2:15-cv-06945-MCA-SCM. You must include: (1) your full name, current address, current telephone number,
and the name of your lawyer and your lawyer’s address if you are represented by a lawyer other than Class Counsel; (2)
the model year and VIN of your Class Vehicle(s) and the date(s) of purchase or lease; (3) the reasons why you object
and the factual and legal reasons for your objection (including all relevant documents that pertain to your objection); (4)
copies of relevant repair history or other proof that the objector has owned or leased the Class Vehicle (i.e., a true copy of
a vehicle title, registration, or license receipt); (5) a statement that you have reviewed the Settlement Class definition and
understand that you are a Settlement Class Member, and you have not opted out of the Settlement Class; (6) a detailed
list of any other objections to any class action settlements you submitted to any court, whether state, federal, or otherwise,
in the United States in the previous five (5) years; (7) a Notice of Intention to Appear at the Final Approval Hearing if
you intend to appear in person at the hearing; and (8) your signature. The objection must be mailed to the Court, the
Settlement Administrator, Class Counsel, and Defendants’ Counsel at the below addresses. The mailed copies must
be postmarked on or before August 23, 2018:
COURT
SETTLEMENT
ADMINISTRATOR
CLASS COUNSEL
DEFENDANTS’ COUNSEL
Clerk of Court
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
50 Walnut Street
Newark, New Jersey 01702
Bang Settlement Administrator - 6013
PO Box 44
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0044
Matthew D. Schelkopf
Eric D. Barton
Joseph G. Sauder
Melody Dickson
Joseph B. Kenney
Wagstaff & Cartmell LLP
McCune Wright Arevalo, LLP
4740 Grand Avenue, Suite 300
555 Lancaster Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64112
Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
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MFR Communication Date: 2018-07-01
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