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FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

The aim of the FMEA is to identify potential error sources/weak points and the resulting error consequences early on in the product development process as part of a methodical risk analysis and to initiate measures to avoid them.

The FMEA method prioritizes possible errors according to the criteria "importance for the customer"/"probability of occurrence"/"probability of detection".

Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
VDA volume 4