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   Number 1: SOR 1206 The GM Ignition Switch Failure

   GM knew its ignition switch failed an internal torque specification before the affected vehicles entered production. Yet the switch was approved, field problems followed, and an improvement costing less than $1 per vehicle was later rejected. Eventually, approximately 2.6 million vehicles were recalled, with enormous financial and human consequences. Chris uses the GM ignition switch failure to make a broader reliability engineering point: finding problems is not enough. Engineers and leaders must act while changes are still inexpensive. Earlier changes the economics—and waiting until testing or customers expose a failure can turn a simple engineering decision into an extraordinarily expensive one.

   September 07, 2026·29min
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   Number 2: SOR 1188 Electronics in Today’s Vehicles

   Electronics in Today’s Vehicles Abstract Kirk and Fred discussed a recent search topic on electronics reliability when we found an article on the durability of automotive electronics. Key Points Join Kirk and Fred as they discuss automotive reliability and how many failure causes stem from variations in the long vertical supply chain in manufacturing. Topics […]

   July 03, 2026·22min
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   Number 3: SOR 1186 MTBF to Weibull?

   MTBF to Weibull? Abstract Enrico and Fred discuss a listener’s question about the process to convert a MTBF value to a Weibull curve. Key Points Join Enrico and Fred as they discuss a few questions concerning a proposed method to derive a Weibull curve from a MTBF value. Topics include: The available data Making assumptions […]

   June 26, 2026·27min
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   Number 4: SOR 1164 Modeling Maintenance Benefits

   Modeling Maintenance Benefits Abstract Mojan and Fred discuss how to integrate service plans into reliability target planning. They explore the shift from “worst-case” maintenance schedules to data-driven strategies, highlighting how predictable failure mechanisms and telemetry allow teams to take credit for high availability in their reliability models. Key Points Join Mojan and Fred as they discuss the […]

   April 10, 2026·27min
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   Number 5: SOR 1162 Risk Prioritization in FMEA

   Risk Prioritization in FMEA Abstract Carl and Fred discuss a question from a reader about risk prioritization in FMEA procedure. Key Points Join Carl and Fred as they discuss the role of risk prioritization in FMEA, what is it, and what is the best way to prioritize risk in FMEA. Topics include: Discussion of history […]

   April 03, 2026·0min
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