Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	325	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	28
Commercial Vehicle
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	182
Off-Highway
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Net carrying amounts of intangible assets, other than goodwill	$ 93