|
Analysis of Changes in Liability for Product Warranties (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mar. 31, 2013
|
Mar. 31, 2012
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
|
| Warranty Liability [Line Items] | |||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ 42,067 | $ 36,006 | $ 31,739 |
| Current year provisions | 19,724 | 26,841 | 20,565 |
| Costs incurred | (20,945) | (20,185) | (17,499) |
| Foreign exchange and other | 1,745 | (595) | 1,201 |
| Balance at end of period | $ 42,591 | $ 42,067 | $ 36,006 |
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Details
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Total Increase or Decrease in the standard and extended product warranty liability due to currency translation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
Represents the aggregate increase in the liability for accruals related to standard and extended product warranties issued during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|
| X | ||||||||||
|
- Definition
The expense charged against earnings for the period pertaining to standard and extended warranties on the entity's goods and services granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
|