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Reporting Entity [Axis]0001037868 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Guarantees [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
Guarantees [Abstract]
 
Changes in Accrued Product Warranty Obligation

Changes in the accrued product warranty obligation were as follows at December 31:

 

     2016     2015     2014  
     (In thousands)  

Balance at the beginning of the year

    $ 22,761     $ 29,764     $ 28,036  

Accruals for warranties issued during the year

      16,046       14,817       16,463  

Settlements made during the year

      (17,732 )      (19,905 )      (17,636 ) 

Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the year

      932       (1,915 )      2,901  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

  

Balance at the end of the year

    $ 22,007     $ 22,761     $ 29,764