FMEA (Potential Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) 4th Edition Errata Sheet
Page Original Language (see highlight)
i Chapter III focuses on DFMEA
(Design Failure Mode Effects and
Analysis),
ii Chapter IV focuses on PFMEA
(Process Failure Mode Effects and
Analysis),
ii The Appendices have several
examples of forms for DMFEA and
PFMEA…
20 Left Column under “Components”,
letter “E. Plate” is missing from the
diagram.
20 Right Column under “Attachement
Method” the lettering A,B,C...
122 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.
 FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS (FMEA)
BLOCK DIAGRAM / ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMES
SYSTEM NAME: FLASHLIGHT
YEAR VEHICLE PLATFORM: 20xx NEW PRODUCT
FMEA I.D. NUMBER: XXXXI10D001

OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EXTREMES

TEMPERATURE: -20 TO 160 F CORROSIVE: TEST SCHEDULE B VIBRATION: NOT APPLICABLE
Bicycle Seat to Pedal relationships
SHOCK: 6 FOOT DROP FOREIGN MATERIAL: DUST HUMIDITY: 0 – 100 % RH
FLAMMABILITY: (WHAT COMPONENT(S) ARE NEAR HEAT SOURCE(S)?)
OTHER:
LETTERS = COMPONENTS = ATTACHED/JOINED = INTERFACING, NOT JOINED = NOT INCLUDED
NUMBERS = ATTACHING METHODS IN THIS FMEA

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

Horizontal: Compression / Friction Vertical:

SWITCH 360 degrees Down and Up
ON/OFF Seat Post
C
Horizontal: Vertical:
Compression / Friction
2 360 degrees Down and Up

BULB 3 Clamp Ring Lower

HOUSING Top
ASSEMBLY Tube Weld Seat Tube Weld Rear
A Tube
D
Vertical:
4 4 Weld Sleeve & Bearing Down and Up
1
Lower Sprocket Shaft
PLATE SPRING Front Bolt
BATTERIES Tube Pedal Crank Pedal
E F
5 B 5
“+” “-”
Legend: Attachment Force Transfer
COMPONENTS ATTACHEMENT METHOD
A. HOUSING 1. SLIP FIT
B. BATTERIES 2. RIVETS
C. ON/OFF SWITCH 3. THREAD
D. BULB ASSEMBLY 4. SNAP FIT
E. PLATE 5. COMPRESSIVE FIT
F. SPRING
 POTENTIAL
FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS FMEA Number
(PROCESS FMEA) Page of

Item: _________________________________________________ Process Responsibility ______________________________________ Prepared By:

Model Year(s)/Program(s)_________________________________ Key Date __________________________________________________ FMEA Date (Orig.)

Core Team

Process Step Action Results

Current Current
/ Function Potential Potential Responsibility
Potential Process Process
Failure Effect(s) of Cause(s) Controls Recommended & Target Actions Taken
Controls Action

RPN
Completion Date
RPN

Mode Failure Prevention

Severity
of Failure Detection & Effective Date
Severity
Detection

Detection

Occurrence
Occurance

Requirements

Classification