TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BUICK REGAL. WHILE PARKED IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE REPORT INDICATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE COLLISION CENTER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. AFTER THE FIRE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V118000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), IN WHICH THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000. UPDATED 04/02/09. *JB