Restructuring of Operations - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) employee	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense		$ 17	$ 1	$ 23	$ 13
Estimated reduction of employees | employee	400
Restructuring plan completion period	2 years
Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense		1		3	2
Employee Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring expense		16		20	$ 11
Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member] | Exit Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	$ 3	3		3
Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member] | Employee Termination Benefits [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	6	6		6
Minimum [Member] | Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	15	15		15
Maximum [Member] | Commercial Vehicle Segment [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring costs	$ 20	$ 20		$ 20