TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE AND FLAMES FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.