DaimlerChrysler and QS-9000: 1998

SQA Advisory Number 7

Original date: July 30, 2004
Revision date: July 30, 2004
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Introduction:

This SQA Advisory documents the expectations of DaimlerChrysler (DCX) for registrars of DCX Tier-1 suppliers not meeting the July 1, 2004 deadline for upgrading to ISO/TS16949: 2002.

Discussion:

By 1 July 2004, any Tier-1 supplier to DaimlerChrysler was expected to achieve 3rd party certification to ISO/TS16949: 2002 if applicable (i.e., supplier produces parts or materials or part-related services such as heat treat and plating for automobiles, trucks, busses or motorcycles and supplies them directly to DaimlerChrysler). This requirement is grounded in the DCX “Production Purchasing General Terms and Conditions” clause #6, which states, “Seller will maintain a Supplier Quality Assurance System approved by DaimlerChrysler and which meets Daimler Chrysler specifications.” DaimlerChrysler is no longer a QS-9000: 1998 “subscribing customer”.

SQA Position:

The SQA position, as directed by DaimlerChrysler, is that during the next regularly scheduled audit activity (e.g., QS-9000 surveillances and re-assessments as well as ISO/TS16949:2002 upgrade audits), SQA auditors will determine if the organization is a Tier-1 supplier to DCX. If it is found that the organization is a Tier-1 supplier to DCX and not yet certified to ISO/TS16949: 2002, a minor nonconformity will be issued. The organization’s response (i.e., corrective action) must include the proposed time-line for ISO/TS16949: 2002 certification with assigned responsibility for achieving this goal. Failure of the organization to achieve the originally stated goal for certification to ISO/TS16949: 2002 will result in a Major nonconformity, Probation/Suspension and, if deemed necessary by the 120-day time limit for Probation/Suspension, de-listing of the current certification.

Assigned SQA auditors will monitor the organization’s performance to the submitted time-lines as required.

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