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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2012
U.S. Distributor Commitments
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Licensing agreement term 3 years
Number of days in which distributors can terminate agreements without cause 60 days
Number of days in which distributors can terminate agreements with cause 30 days
Other Guarantees and Commitments
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 31
Guarantee obligations, current carrying value 12
Long-term purchase commitment, penalty exposure 33
Annual commitment under purchase contract with emission solutions business supplier from 2012 to 2018 73
Cummins Olayan Energy Limited Guarantee
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 15
Xi'an Cummins Engine Company Limited debt guarantee
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 11
Residual value guarantees
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 2
Other debt guarantees
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 3
Engine parts supplier
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Long-term purchase commitment, penalty exposure 32
Performance bonds and other performance-related guarantees
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, current carrying value 73
Joint Venture Commitments
  
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations commitment 46
Guarantee obligations investment funding expected in current year 38