Supplier Information
Identify supplier, site, contact, commodity, part number, purchase order, and customer program.
Free Automotive Template
Issue a SCAR for [supplier quality spill or recurring defect]
Use this template to issue a SCAR for [supplier quality spill or recurring defect].
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Owner | [Team or owner] |
| Version | [Version number] |
| Effective Date | [Date] |
| Review Cycle | [Monthly / Quarterly / Annual / Event-based] |
| Status | [Draft / In Review / Approved] |
Identify supplier, site, contact, commodity, part number, purchase order, and customer program.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Describe defect, detection point, affected quantity, lots, dates, severity, and customer impact.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Define immediate sort, certified shipments, labels, inventory locations, and response timing.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Specify required analysis method, occurrence cause, escape cause, and supporting evidence.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
List permanent actions, owners, due dates, validation method, and affected documents.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Request photos, sort results, updated PFMEA/control plan, training records, and capability data as needed.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
State what evidence is needed to close SCAR and remove containment. Use firm supplier quality language and specific due dates.
| Item | Details | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
| [Item or requirement] | [Describe the relevant detail, evidence, or decision] | [Owner] | [Open / Complete] |
[Add context, assumptions, exceptions, evidence links, screenshots, calculations, or reviewer comments.]
Document review conclusions, approvals, unresolved items, and next review date.
| Role | Name | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Reviewer | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
| Approver | [Name] | [Date] | [Notes] |
Template Structure
Use this automotive template as a starting point, then customize each section to match your internal workflow, evidence, and signoff needs.
Identify supplier, site, contact, commodity, part number, purchase order, and customer program.
Describe defect, detection point, affected quantity, lots, dates, severity, and customer impact.
Define immediate sort, certified shipments, labels, inventory locations, and response timing.
Specify required analysis method, occurrence cause, escape cause, and supporting evidence.
List permanent actions, owners, due dates, validation method, and affected documents.
Request photos, sort results, updated PFMEA/control plan, training records, and capability data as needed.
State what evidence is needed to close SCAR and remove containment. Use firm supplier quality language and specific due dates.
Write an automotive supplier corrective action request. Structure with these Markdown sections:
Identify supplier, site, contact, commodity, part number, purchase order, and customer program.
Describe defect, detection point, affected quantity, lots, dates, severity, and customer impact.
Define immediate sort, certified shipments, labels, inventory locations, and response timing.
Specify required analysis method, occurrence cause, escape cause, and supporting evidence.
List permanent actions, owners, due dates, validation method, and affected documents.
Request photos, sort results, updated PFMEA/control plan, training records, and capability data as needed.
State what evidence is needed to close SCAR and remove containment.
Use firm supplier quality language and specific due dates.
Supplier: Vale Ridge Molding
Part: CON-2204 seal
Program: Aster SUV
Incoming inspection found seal flash exceeding 0.20 mm on 86 of 600 pieces from lot VRM051026.
Supplier must sort all inventory, ship certified stock with green labels, and provide daily sort totals.
| Action | Owner | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Replace worn mold insert | Supplier Tooling | 2026-05-09 |
| Update final inspection visual standard | Supplier Quality | 2026-05-10 |
Close after three clean shipments and updated control plan approval.
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Document team-based problem solving for [customer or plant quality issue]
Plan APQP deliverables for [new automotive program or part launch]
Document production controls, reaction plans, and inspection methods for [automotive part/process]
Analyze potential failure modes for [component/process] using automotive severity, occurrence, and detection scoring
Define inspection criteria for [part characteristic or visual defect]
Assess readiness for [automotive program SOP or production launch]
Template FAQ
Common questions about using and generating a supplier Corrective Action Request.
Q: What is a supplier Corrective Action Request?
A: A supplier Corrective Action Request is a structured document for issue a scar for [supplier quality spill or recurring defect].
Q: Can I download this supplier Corrective Action Request as Word or PDF?
A: Yes. This page includes free downloads in DOCX, PDF, and Markdown formats so you can edit, share, or import the template into your documentation system.
Q: Can Docsie generate this from a video?
A: Yes. Upload a process walkthrough, training recording, or screen capture to Docsie, then use this template structure to generate a first draft automatically.