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Reporting Entity [Axis]0001062231 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
The following table provides a reconciliation of changes in the product warranty liability:
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(in millions)
Beginning balance
$
36.6

 
$
12.4

Accruals
16.0

 
17.0

Settlements
(7.3
)
 
(6.1
)
Adjustments to prior period accruals
(2.3
)
 
14.0

Foreign currency translation
(0.1
)
 
(0.7
)
Ending balance
$
42.9

 
$
36.6