Changes in Product Support Liabilities (Detail) - Truck, Parts and Other - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
WARRANTY RESERVES
Beginning balance	$ 440.0	$ 380.2
Cost accruals	217.8	288.7
Payments	(328.1)	(263.6)
Change in estimates for pre-existing warranties	65.1	14.4
Currency translation and other	0.1	(7.0)
Ending balance	394.9	412.7
DEFERRED REVENUES ON EXTENDED WARRANTIES AND R&M CONTRACTS
Beginning balance	801.4	699.9
Deferred revenues	293.1	378.3
Revenues recognized	(322.1)	(293.5)
Currency translation	6.0	(16.0)
Ending balance	$ 778.4	$ 768.7

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