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Major nonconformity issued to a client
One (1) or more of the following:
• The absence or total breakdown of a quality management system to meet an IATF 16949 requirement. A number of minor nonconformities against one (1) requirement can represent a total breakdown of the system and thus be considered a major nonconformity.
• A failure to comply with IATF 16949 that would result in the probable shipment of a nonconforming product (i.e., a condition that may result in the failure or materially reduce the usability of the products or services for their intended purpose).
• A failure to comply with IATF 16949 that, based on judgment and experience, is likely to result in either the failure of the quality management system or to materially reduce its ability to ensure controlled processes and products.
Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition, 6th Edition, January 2025
One (1) or more of the following:
• The absence or total breakdown of a quality management system to meet an IATF 16949 requirement. A number of minor nonconformities against one (1) requirement can represent a total breakdown of the system and thus be considered a major nonconformity.
• A failure to comply with IATF 16949 that would result in the probable shipment of a nonconforming product (i.e., a condition that may result in the failure or materially reduce the usability of the products or services for their intended purpose).
• A failure to comply with IATF 16949 that, based on judgment and experience, is likely to result in either the failure of the quality management system or to materially reduce its ability to ensure controlled processes and products.
Reference Volume (and volume-specific, additional or differing definitions to the standard):
Rules for achieving and maintaining IATF recognition, 6th Edition, January 2025