FMEA (Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) 4th Edition Errata Sheet

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Original Language (see highlight)

Chapter III focuses on DFMEA

(Design Failure Mode Effects and
Analysis),
Chapter IV focuses on PFMEA
(Process Failure Mode Effects and
Analysis),
The Appendices have several
examples of forms for DMFEA and
PFMEA
Left Column under Components,
letter E. Plate is missing from the
diagram.
Right Column under Attachement
Method the lettering A,B,C...

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PFMEA Form A Prevention and

Detection are missing from the
Current Process Controls column.

Corrected Version Language or

explanation
Chapter III focuses on DFMEA
(Design Failure Mode and Effects
Analysis),
Chapter IV focuses on PFMEA
(Process Failure Mode and Effects
Analysis),
The Appendices have several
examples of forms for DFMEA and
PFMEA
See updated diagram on the next
page.
The lettering A,B,C has been
changed to 1,2,3 See updated
diagram on the next page.
Corrected the form. See updated
form.

FLASHLIGHT
20xx NEW PRODUCT
XXXXI10D001

= ATTACHED/JOINED

= INTERFACING, NOT JOINED

= NOT INCLUDED
IN THIS FMEA

VIBRATION: NOT APPLICABLE

HUMIDITY: 0 100 % RH

COMPONENTS
A.
HOUSING
B.
BATTERIES
C.
ON/OFF SWITCH
D.
BULB ASSEMBLY
E.
PLATE
F.
SPRING

PLATE
E
+

BULB
ASSEMBLY
D

BATTERIES
B

HOUSING
A

SWITCH
ON/OFF
C

SPRING
F
-

ATTACHEMENT METHOD
1.
SLIP FIT
2.
RIVETS
3.
THREAD
4.
SNAP FIT
5.
COMPRESSIVE FIT

NOTE: The example below is a relational block diagram. Other types of block diagrams, schematics, pictures, etc.
may be used by the FMEA Team to clarify the item(s) being considered in their analysis.

NUMBERS = ATTACHING METHODS

LETTERS = COMPONENTS

TEMPERATURE:
-20 TO 160 F
CORROSIVE: TEST SCHEDULE B
SHOCK: 6 FOOT DROP
FOREIGN MATERIAL: DUST
FLAMMABILITY: (WHAT COMPONENT(S) ARE NEAR HEAT SOURCE(S)?)
OTHER:

OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMES

SYSTEM NAME:
YEAR VEHICLE PLATFORM:
FMEA I.D. NUMBER:

FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (FMEA)

BLOCK DIAGRAM / ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMES

Lower
Front
Tube

Weld

Top
Tube

Attachment

Sprocket Shaft
Pedal Crank

Bolt

Weld

Pedal

Lower
Rear
Tube

Vertical:
Down and Up

Vertical:
Down and Up

Force Transfer

Vertical:
Down and Up

Clamp Ring
Seat Tube

Compression / Friction

Seat Post

Compression / Friction

Seat Top

Sleeve & Bearing

Legend:

Weld

Horizontal:
360 degrees

Horizontal:
360 degrees

Scope

Bicycle Seat to Pedal relationships

Requirements

Process Step
/ Function

Core Team

Potential
Failure
Mode

Potential
Effect(s) of
Failure

Severity

Model Year(s)/Program(s)_________________________________

Potential
Cause(s)
of Failure

Current
Process
Controls
Detection

Current
Process
Controls
Prevention

Recommended
Action

Completion Date

& Target

Responsibility

FMEA Date (Orig.)

Page

Key Date __________________________________________________

Occurrence

Prepared By:

Detection

Process Responsibility ______________________________________

RPN

Item: _________________________________________________

Classification

FMEA Number

Action Results

& Effective Date

Actions Taken

of

Severity

POTENTIAL
FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS
(PROCESS FMEA)

RPN

Detection

Occurance