Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	$ 303	$ 325
LVD
Schedule of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	17
Power Technologies
Schedule of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	25
Commercial Vehicle
Schedule of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	171
Off-Highway
Schedule of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	$ 90