1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension problems

Vehicle was parked in garage for a 1 hour. Consumer's dog was scratching on door when consumer opened door and flames bursted through. Vehicle and home, both were destroyed by fire. Consumer was unaware there was a problem no contact was made to the manufacturer. 6 months later , consumer received a recall 00v421001/ manufacturer's recall sr01-007 concerning lower left ball joint. Consumer just received the arson investigator's report determining that lower left quadrant of the vehicle was cause of fire.

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that when attempting a turn or driving over a road bump, the vehicle would make a squealing and popping noise. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left abnormally. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired.