Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	$ 341	$ 400
LVD
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	22
Power Technologies
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	30
Commercial Vehicle
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	196
Off-Highway
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	$ 93