Air Conditioner problems of the 1997 Buick Regal

Turned air conditioner on, heard a rattling noise. Smoke started to come out of the front - passenger side. Stopped the car, opened hood and air conditioner compressor was on fire.

There was a popping noise coming from vehicle. Consumer took car to dealer. Dealer stated that air conditioner is leaking water onto cradle mounts, which have dried out and caused front cradle mounts to pop like there were going to fall off. The bolts of the cradle mounts were rusted. Power steering hoses rubbed againstthe brake lines, causing a hole in brake line and a loss of of brakes, dealer informed consumer that there had been a recall, 99v223, however consumer never received notification, consumer is concerned that the problem will occur again.