1997 Buick Regal. Consumer writes in regard to safety recall engine compartment fire notice. Consumer writes vehicle caught fire and manufacturer stated there was no proof for cause of fire.

- Pana, IL, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. While driving approximately 35 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Approximately ten minutes later, the vehicle was able to be restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. The VIN was invalid. Consumer stated dealership is now closed and will be taking it to a repair shop. Updated 12/20/18

- Hale, MI, USA

Buick fixed 3 recalls but won't fix on say I have to pay for another part before they can fix last recall.

- Johnson City, TN, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The dealer stated that the contact would need to wait for the second notice. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lauderdale Lakes, FL, USA

The contact owned a 1997 Buick Regal. While parked, the vehicle caught fire under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the contact. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

- Sellersburg, IN, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine overheated as an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions where the engine mass air flow sensor was replaced each time but the failure recurred for the third time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Chicago, IL, USA

The contact owned a 1997 Buick Regal. While parked, the vehicle burst into flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure recurred two weeks after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. While attempting to start the vehicle, it caught fire. The contact stated that the fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Conyers, GA, USA

Fire started in the engine, resulting in the car exploding in about 10 minutes total. Total loss. Caught fire to my friends garage. The car was parked and running while we ran inside to pay for some stuff. Heard an explosion and went to investigate, and saw the hood and dash and the engine on fire. My friend jumped on his tractor and pushed it away from the garage, and started dumping snow on it. Fire dept came and put it out.

- West Branch, MI, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Buick Regal. The contact stated that the engine caught fire while driving. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that the fire originated in the engine compartment. The contact was not injured. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 190,000.

- Patton, CA, USA

The low coolant light sensor flashes on and off, if the car is idol the temperature gauge moves up rapidly. I have had the coolant and thermostat check, both are fine. My mechanic advised to check this website for engine cooling recall and there is one. I need to know where to take my car to get this issue fixed under the recall.

- Columbus, OH, USA