The manual serves as a guide for suppliers to develop three main types of FMEA:

Focuses on potential failures in functional safety systems and how they respond to faults. The 7-Step Approach

The is the primary automotive industry reference manual for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), developed to harmonize North American (AIAG) and European (VDA) methodologies . It provides a structured, seven-step approach to identifying and addressing potential failures in product designs and manufacturing processes. Core Purpose of the Handbook