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8D Corrective Action (Nonconformity) Checklist

Guides an 8-discipline (8D) problem-solving and corrective action response to a nonconformity, aligned to ISO 9001 Clause 10.2.

ISO 9001:2015IATF 16949:2016

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D1–D2: Team & Problem Definition

  • Has a cross-functional team with the knowledge and authority been assembled (D1)? *
  • Is the problem defined with quantified data (is/is-not, 5W2H) (D2)? *
  • Nonconformity reference / NCR number *
  • Date nonconformity detected *

D3: Interim Containment

  • Have interim containment actions been implemented to protect the customer? *
  • Has suspect product in stock, WIP, and in transit been quarantined and evaluated? *
  • Has containment effectiveness been verified? *

D4: Root Cause Analysis

  • Has the root cause of occurrence been determined using a structured method (5 Why / fishbone)? *
  • Has the escape point (why detection failed) been identified? *
  • Has the possibility of similar nonconformities elsewhere been evaluated? *
  • Root cause statement

D5–D6: Corrective Action

  • Have permanent corrective actions addressing occurrence and escape been selected (D5)? *
  • Have corrective actions been implemented (D6)? *
  • Have relevant control plans, PFMEA, work instructions, and standards been updated? *

D7–D8: Verification & Closure

  • Has effectiveness of the corrective action been verified with objective evidence (D7)? *
  • Have systemic/preventive (read-across) actions been applied to similar products/processes (D8)? *
  • Is documented information on the nonconformity and actions retained? *
  • Date corrective action closed
  • Approver signature *

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