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Changes in Warranty Reserve (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Warranty Reserve [Roll Forward] |
Warranty reserve, beginning balance | $ 19,634
Warranty expense | 28,262
Warranty claims | (26,835)
Warranty reserve, ending balance | $ 21,061

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- Definition Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard product warranties issued during the reporting period, along with adjustments to preexisting standard product warranties for changes in estimates. Does not include any increase in the liability for accruals related to extended product warranties. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Amount as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate standard product warranty liability. Does not include the balance for the extended product warranty liability. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 460 -SubTopic 10 -Section 50 -Paragraph 8 -Subparagraph (c)(1),(c)(5) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=68068213&loc=d3e12565-110249 + Details
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