Windshield wiper assembly
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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
| Item and Function | Failure Mode | Effects of Failure | S | Causes of Failure | O | Design Controls | D | RPN | Recommended Actions | Responsibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Motor connection link
| Loose connection | Little or no mechanical power transmitted to Link LN3 | |||||||||
Rubber Connections
| Corrosion | Doesn't connect other links and fails to transmit power to links | |||||||||
Rubber Thermal Mount
| Corrosion | Does not mount properly in car; Fails to rotate the wiper arm | |||||||||
Cylindrical Rings
| Loss of grease | Causes grinding; Fails to rotate the wiper arm | |||||||||
Hose
| Holes | Cause wiper fluid to leak and not reach the nozzle | |||||||||
Nozzle
| Chipping or breaking | Will not spray the wiper fluid onto the window | |||||||||
Spring Connector
| Chipping or breaking | Does not secure spring thereby letting the wiper arms move away from the windshield |
