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Guarantees (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Changes in Carrying Amount of Product Warranty Liability
The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s total product warranty liability, including extended warranties, for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
409

 
$
374

Accruals for warranties issued during the period
84

 
82

Accruals from acquisition and divestitures

 
(1
)
Accruals related to pre-existing warranties
(3
)
 
(6
)
Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period
(77
)
 
(73
)
Currency translation
2

 
(6
)
Balance at end of period
$
415

 
$
370