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Number of vehicles the plaintiff states are effected \| item	1,000,000
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Loss contingencies aggregate tax assessment not accrued				BRL 67,900	$ 17,100,000
Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd [Member]
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Equity method investment, ownership percentage			49.00%	49.00%	49.00%