AIAG-VDA FMEA Process
Optimization
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Optimization
Step 6 of 7 - AIAG-VDA FMEA
Action Plan Development
Develop action plans to address high-risk failure modes identified in the Risk Analysis step.
| Failure Mode | Component |
Current RPN
|
Recommended Actions | Responsibility | Target Date | Status | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External fluid leakage | Master Cylinder |
240
|
|
RM
Robert Miller
|
2025-08-15 | In Progress |
|
| Brake line rupture | Brake Lines |
250
|
|
AJ
Amanda Johnson
|
2025-09-01 | Completed |
|
| Insufficient pressure generation | Master Cylinder |
180
|
|
DT
David Thompson
|
2025-08-30 | Planning |
|
Action Implementation Status
Track the implementation progress of recommended actions.
Planning
1In Progress
1Completed
1Overall Progress
33% CompleteUpcoming Deadlines
External fluid leakage
Due in 42 days
Insufficient pressure generation
Due in 57 days
Assignee Workload
Risk Reduction Analysis
Analyze the effectiveness of implemented actions in reducing risk.
RPN Reduction
Risk Level Distribution
Action Effectiveness Evaluation
Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented actions in addressing failure modes.
| Failure Mode | Action Taken |
Before RPN
|
After RPN
|
Reduction %
|
Effectiveness | Validation Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake line rupture |
Upgraded to braided stainless steel lines |
250
|
60
|
76%
|
8
High
|
Pressure testing, Vibration testing |
|
Validation Results: Pressure tests showed 4x improvement in burst resistance. Vibration testing confirmed no failures after 500 hours of simulated road conditions. Corrosion resistance improved by 85% in salt spray testing. |
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| External fluid leakage |
Implemented redundant sealing system (In Progress) |
240
|
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|
--
|
--
Pending
|
Planned: Leak detection, Pressure cycling |
| Insufficient pressure generation |
Redesign cylinder bore geometry (Planning) |
180
|
--
|
--
|
--
Pending
|
Planned: Pressure output testing, Durability testing |
Optimization Guide
Optimization is Step 6 of the AIAG-VDA FMEA process. This step focuses on developing and implementing actions to reduce risk for high-priority failure modes identified in the Risk Analysis step.
- Develop specific actions for high-risk failure modes
- Assign responsibility and target completion dates
- Track implementation status
- Evaluate effectiveness of actions
Action Development
Expected Risk Reduction
Action Plan Templates
Design Improvement Template
For actions requiring design changes to address failure modes
Process Control Template
For actions focused on manufacturing process improvements
Detection Enhancement Template
For actions aimed at improving detection capabilities