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Commitments and Contingencies (Warranties) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Dec. 27, 2015 USD ($)
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |
Warranty accrual, beginning balance | $ 13,968
Warranties accrued in current period | 5,888
Recall costs accrued in current period | 579
Expenditures | (7,412)
Warranty accrual, ending balance | 13,023
Product Warranty Liability, Long-Term | $ 900
Minimum [Member] |
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |
Product Warranty, Range Period | 90 days
Maximum [Member] |
Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] |
Product Warranty, Range Period | 10 years

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