NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORP, 10-Q filed on 3/9/2021
Quarterly Report
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Cover - shares
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Jan. 31, 2021  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-9618  
Entity Registrant Name NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-3359573  
Entity Address, Address Line One 2701 Navistar Drive  
Entity Address, City or Town Lisle  
Entity Address, State or Province IL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60532  
City Area Code 331  
Local Phone Number 332-5000  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   99,715,656
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Central Index Key 0000808450  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Common Stock, par value $0.10    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.10  
Trading Symbol NAV  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Cumulative convertible junior preference stock, Series D (par value $1.00)    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Cumulative convertible junior preference stock, Series D (par value $1.00)  
Trading Symbol NAV-D  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Sales and revenues    
Sales of manufactured products, net $ 1,769 $ 1,794
Finance revenues 43 44
Sales and revenues, net 1,812 1,838
Costs and expenses    
Costs of products sold 1,507 1,529
Restructuring charges (21) (1)
Asset impairment charges 31 0
Selling, general and administrative expenses 205 182
Engineering and product development costs 84 86
Interest expense 64 65
Other (income) expense, net (5) 11
Total costs and expenses 1,907 1,874
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates (1) (1)
Loss before income taxes (96) (37)
Income tax benefit 18 5
Loss from continuing operations (78) (32)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 1 0
Net loss (77) (32)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 4 4
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders (81) (36)
Amounts attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders:    
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax (82) (36)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax $ 1 $ 0
Basic    
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.82) $ (0.36)
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0.01 0
Basic (in dollars per share) (0.81) (0.36)
Diluted    
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) (0.82) (0.36)
Discontinued operation (in dollars per share) 0.01 0
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.81) $ (0.36)
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic (in shares) 99.9 99.5
Diluted (in shares) 99.9 99.5
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net loss $ (77) $ (32)
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Foreign currency translation adjustment 25 (8)
Defined benefit plans, net of tax 54 25
Total other comprehensive income 79 17
Comprehensive income (loss) 2 (15)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 4 4
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation $ (2) $ (19)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,261 $ 1,843
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 135 64
Trade and other receivables, net 262 273
Finance receivables, net 1,246 1,371
Inventories, net 848 763
Other current assets 333 263
Total current assets 4,085 4,577
Restricted cash 68 66
Trade and other receivables, net 7 7
Finance receivables, net 254 251
Investments in non-consolidated affiliates 30 31
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $ 2,321 and $2,335, respectively) 1,216 1,298
Operating lease right of use assets 115 119
Goodwill 38 38
Intangible assets (net of accumulated amortization of $139 and $138, respectively) 18 18
Deferred taxes, net 157 117
Other noncurrent assets 130 115
Total assets 6,118 6,637
Current liabilities    
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt 565 640
Accounts payable 1,281 1,278
Other current liabilities 1,428 1,453
Total current liabilities 3,274 3,371
Long-term debt 4,504 4,690
Postretirement benefits liabilities 1,464 1,705
Other noncurrent liabilities 701 693
Total liabilities 9,943 10,459
Stockholders’ deficit    
Series D convertible junior preference stock 2 2
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share (103.1 shares issued and 220 shares authorized at both dates) 10 10
Additional paid-in capital 2,727 2,726
Accumulated deficit (4,654) (4,566)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,786) (1,865)
Common stock held in treasury, at cost (3.4 and 3.5 shares, respectively) (132) (133)
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation (3,833) (3,826)
Stockholders’ equity attributable to non-controlling interests 8 4
Total stockholders’ deficit (3,825) (3,822)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $ 6,118 $ 6,637
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation and amortization $ 2,321 $ 2,335
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization $ 139 $ 138
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.10  
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 220,000,000  
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 103,100,000  
Common stock held in treasury, shares (in shares) 3,400,000 3,500,000
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net loss $ (77) $ (32)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 34 35
Depreciation of equipment leased to others 17 15
Deferred taxes, including change in valuation allowance (34) (10)
Asset impairment charges 31 0
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount 3 3
Stock-based compensation 4 5
Provision for credit losses 3 4
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates, net of dividends 1 1
Other non-cash operating activities (3) (2)
Changes in other assets and liabilities (109) 80
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (130) 99
Cash flows from investing activities    
Capital expenditures (73) (59)
Purchases of equipment leased to others (25) (7)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 6 2
Investments in non-consolidated affiliates (9) 0
Proceeds from sales of investments and businesses 0 10
Net cash used in investing activities (101) (54)
Cash flows from financing activities    
Proceeds from issuance of securitized debt 26 8
Principal payments on securitized debt (9) (16)
Net change in secured revolving credit facilities (64) (315)
Proceeds from issuance of non-securitized debt 0 18
Principal payments on non-securitized debt (5) (65)
Net change in notes and debt outstanding under revolving credit facilities (226) (88)
Debt issuance costs (1) 0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 2
Dividends paid by subsidiaries to non-controlling interest 0 (5)
Net cash used in financing activities (279) (461)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 1 (4)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (509) (420)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period 1,973 1,557
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period $ 1,464 $ 1,137
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Series D Convertible Junior Preference Stock
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Common Stock Held in Treasury, at cost
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests
Stockholders' equity balance at beginning of period at Oct. 31, 2019 $ (3,723)   $ 2 $ 10 $ 2,730 $ (4,409)   $ (1,912) $ (147) $ 3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net loss (32)         (36)       4
Total other comprehensive income 17             17    
Reclassification of stranded tax effects 0         189   (189)    
Stock-based compensation 2       2          
Stock ownership programs 2       (2)       4  
Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interest (5)                 (5)
Stockholders' equity balance at end of period at Jan. 31, 2020 (3,739)   2 10 2,730 (4,256)   (2,084) (143) 2
Stockholders' equity balance at beginning of period at Oct. 31, 2019 (3,723)   2 10 2,730 (4,409)   (1,912) (147) 3
Stockholders' equity balance at end of period at Oct. 31, 2020 $ (3,822) $ (7) 2 10 2,726 (4,566) $ (7) (1,865) (133) 4
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Cumulative effect of adoption of new credit loss standard us-gaap:AccountingStandardsUpdate201613Member                  
Net loss $ (77)         (81)       4
Total other comprehensive income 79             79    
Stock-based compensation 1       1          
Stock ownership programs 1               1  
Stockholders' equity balance at end of period at Jan. 31, 2021 $ (3,825)   $ 2 $ 10 $ 2,727 $ (4,654)   $ (1,786) $ (132) $ 8
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization and Description of the Business
Navistar International Corporation ("NIC"), incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1993, is a holding company whose principal operating entities are Navistar, Inc. ("NI") and Navistar Financial Corporation ("NFC"). References herein to the "Company," "we," "our," or "us" refer collectively to NIC and its consolidated subsidiaries, including certain variable interest entities ("VIEs") of which we are the primary beneficiary. We operate in four principal industry segments: Truck, Parts, Global Operations (collectively called "Manufacturing operations"), and Financial Services, which consists of NFC and our foreign finance operations (collectively called "Financial Services operations"). These segments are discussed in Note 13, Segment Reporting.
Our fiscal year ends on October 31. As such, all references to 2021, 2020, and other years contained within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate to the fiscal year, unless otherwise indicated.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of our Manufacturing operations and our Financial Services operations, including VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary. The effects of transactions among consolidated entities have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated amounts.
We prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for comprehensive annual financial statements.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020, which should be read in conjunction with the disclosures therein. In our opinion, these interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual operating results.
Variable Interest Entities
We have an interest in several VIEs, primarily joint ventures, established to manufacture or distribute products and enhance our operational capabilities. We have determined for certain of our VIEs that we are the primary beneficiary because we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and we have the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Accordingly, we include in our consolidated financial statements the assets and liabilities and results of operations of those entities, even though we may not own a majority voting interest. The liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather they represent claims against the specific assets of these VIEs. Assets of these entities are not readily available to satisfy claims against our general assets.
We are the primary beneficiary of our Blue Diamond Parts, LLC ("BDP") joint venture with Ford Motor Company ("Ford"). As a result, our Consolidated Balance Sheets include assets of $47 million and $37 million, and liabilities of $4 million and $3 million, as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. As of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, assets include $30 million and $4 million of cash and cash equivalents, respectively, which are not readily available to satisfy claims against our general assets. The creditors of BDP do not have recourse to our general credit. In October 2019, Ford notified us of its intention to dissolve the BDP joint venture effective October 2021.
Our Financial Services segment consolidates several VIEs. As a result, our Consolidated Balance Sheets include secured assets of $640 million and $661 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, and liabilities of $600 million and $610 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, all of which are involved in securitizations that are treated as asset-backed debt. In addition, our Consolidated Balance Sheets include secured assets of $378 million and $397 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, and corresponding liabilities of $252 million and $288 million, at the respective dates, which are related to other secured transactions that do not qualify for sale accounting treatment, and, therefore, are treated as borrowings secured by operating and finance leases. Investors that hold securitization debt have a priority claim on the cash flows generated by their respective securitized assets to the extent that the related VIEs are required to make principal and interest payments. Investors in securitizations of these entities have no recourse to our general credit.
We also have an interest in other VIEs, which we do not consolidate because we are not the primary beneficiary. Our financial support and maximum loss exposure relating to these non-consolidated VIEs are not material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
We use the equity method to account for our investments in entities that we do not control under the voting interest or variable interest models, but where we have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies. Equity in income (loss) of non-consolidated affiliates includes our share of the net income (loss) of these entities.
Related Party Transactions
On November 7, 2020, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with TRATON SE, a Societas Europaea (“Parent”) and Dusk Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Subsidiary”), pursuant to which Merger Subsidiary will be merged with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company continuing as the surviving company in the Merger as a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Parent (the
“Surviving Corporation”). Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), (a) each share of common stock of the Company, par value $0.10 per share (“Company Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, unless otherwise provided by the Merger Agreement, shall be automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $44.50 in cash, without interest (the “Common Merger
Consideration”); (b) each share of Series D Convertible Junior Preference Stock of the Company, par value $1.00 per share (“Series D Stock”) outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, unless otherwise provided in the Merger Agreement, shall be automatically canceled and converted into an amount in cash, without interest, equal to the portion of the Common Merger Consideration that would have been payable in respect of such share of Series D Stock had such share of Series D Stock been converted into Company Stock pursuant to the terms of the certificate of incorporation of the Company in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time; and (c) the sole share of Series B Nonconvertible Junior Preference Stock of the Company, par value $1.00 (“Series B Stock”), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be unaffected by the Merger and shall remain outstanding as one share of Series B Stock of the Surviving Corporation, with the same rights, powers, preferences and privileges attributable to the sole share of Series B Stock immediately prior to the Effective Time.
We have a series of commercial relationships and agreements with TRATON SE and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates ("TRATON Group") for royalties related to use of certain engine technology, contract manufacturing operations performed by us, the sale of engines, the sale and purchase of parts, and a procurement joint venture. We also have development agreements with TRATON Group involving certain engine and transmission projects. This development work is being expensed as incurred. During the third quarter of 2020, we informed MAN, a subsidiary of the TRATON Group, of the cancellation of a certain engine program. The parties disagree about the effects of the cancellation under the terms of the applicable agreement and are having commercial discussions related to the consequences of the program cancellation. The ultimate resolution may result in additional expenses which could be material. We are unable to estimate the amount of these expenses at this time. Revenue recognized from the agreements with the TRATON Group for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately $50 million and $31 million, respectively. Net expenses incurred for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 were $24 million and $17 million, respectively, included primarily in Engineering and product development costs in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Our receivable from TRATON Group was $12 million and $18 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. Our payable to TRATON Group was $104 million and $90 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.
We have an exclusive long-term agreement to supply military and commercial parts and chassis to our former defense business, ND Holdings, LLC (“Navistar Defense”), in which we retain a 30% ownership interest. The sale of a 70% equity interest in Navistar Defense to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. was completed in December 2018. In connection with the closing of the transaction, we also entered into an intellectual property agreement and a transition services agreement. Revenue recognized for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, was approximately $4 million and $14 million, respectively. As of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, our receivables from Navistar Defense were $11 million and $8 million, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is principally determined using the first-in, first-out method. Our gross used truck inventory was $127 million at January 31, 2021 compared to $135 million at October 31, 2020, offset by reserves of $25 million and $37 million, respectively.
Property and Equipment
We report land, buildings, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment (including tooling and pattern equipment), furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and equipment leased to others at cost, net of depreciation. We initially record assets under finance lease obligations at the present value of the aggregate future minimum lease payments. We depreciate our assets using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets.
We test for impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group (hereinafter referred to as "asset group") may not be recoverable by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the operation of the asset group and its eventual disposition to the carrying value. It is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months, we could recognize additional impairment charges for certain trucks under operating leases where Navistar is a lessor, which could be material, if we experience continued declines in excess of our forecasted expected residual values, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for used trucks or a change in the mix of sales through various market channels. For more information regarding asset impairment charges see Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures.
Product Warranty Liability
The following table presents accrued product warranty and deferred warranty revenue activity:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)20212020
Balance at beginning of period$449 $510 
Costs accrued and revenues deferred31 35 
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties(A)
49 4 
Payments and revenues recognized(66)(67)
Other adjustments(B)
(1)— 
Balance at end of period462 482 
Less: Current portion225 201 
Noncurrent accrued product warranty and deferred warranty revenue$237 $281 
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(A)    Adjustments to pre-existing warranties reflect changes in our estimate of warranty costs for products sold in prior fiscal periods. Such adjustments typically occur when claims experience deviates from historic and expected trends. In the first quarter of 2021, we had higher adjustments to prior periods related to standard Truck warranties than we had in the first quarter of 2020. Our warranty liability is generally affected by component failure rates, repair costs, and the timing of failures. Future events and circumstances related to these factors could materially change our estimates and require adjustments to our liability. In addition, new product launches require a greater use of judgment in developing estimates until historical experience becomes available.
(B) Other adjustments consist of $1 million of adjustments to pre-existing warranty accruals related to discontinued operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions are used for, but are not limited to, pension and other postretirement benefits, allowance for credit losses, tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances, product warranty accruals, asbestos and other product liability accruals, asset impairment charges, restructuring charges and litigation-related accruals. Actual results could differ from our estimates.
Concentration Risks
Our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows are subject to concentration risks related to our significant unionized workforce. As of January 31, 2021, approximately 7,300, or 99%, of our hourly workers and approximately 700, or 13%, of our salaried workers, are represented by labor unions and are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Our future operations may be affected by changes in governmental procurement policies, budget considerations, changing national defense requirements, and political, regulatory and economic developments in the U.S. and certain foreign countries (primarily Canada, Mexico, and Brazil).
Due to disruptions in our supply chain resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, our global manufacturing activities at certain of our production facilities have been impacted. Some of our suppliers are the sole source for a particular supply item (e.g., the majority of engines, parts and manufactured components) and cannot be quickly or inexpensively re-sourced to another supplier due to long lead times and contractual commitments that might be required by another supplier in order to provide the component or materials. We continue to monitor our supply chain, though production has resumed by us and our suppliers. Production volumes may be volatile in the near term due to supplier constraints, which may materially impact the results of our operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (Topic 326), and subsequently issued various ASUs to clarify the implementation guidance in ASU 2016-13. This ASU sets forth an expected credit loss model which requires the measurement of expected credit losses for financial instruments based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. The impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements primarily resulted from our Financial Services operations and certain financial guarantees.
We measure expected credit losses differently depending on the type of receivable or credit exposure. To measure expected credit losses on our finance receivables we use recent historical loss data, then we apply a forward-looking adjustment based on internal and external forecasts of the relevant unemployment rate and real GDP. The forward-looking adjustment is determined using the relationship between these economic indicators and our historical loss data. The forward-looking adjustment is applied to the first two years of the amortizing receivables balances, after which, the estimate reverts to the historical loss rate on a one-year straight-line basis throughout the full remaining amortization period of the receivables. We have determined that two years is a reasonable and supportable forecast period. Additionally, we may make further quantitative or qualitative adjustments to the above models if we determine that the result is not representative of the expected credit loss after assessing the current condition of the credit environment. Our wholesale notes and accounts receivable, retail accounts, trade accounts and other receivables are short term in nature and do not have a measurable pattern of historical losses, therefore, we use the average loss per occurrence, based on historical losses, if any. Expected credit losses are recorded as an allowance for credit losses and netted against finance or trade receivables on the balance sheet through a charge to Selling, general and administrative expenses.
When we identify significant customers as a probable risk of default, we segregate those customers’ receivables and specifically measure the expected credit loss based primarily on the market value of the collateral, less remarketing costs. We use our used truck inventory values in estimating the market value of collateral.
We measure the expected credit loss of our off-balance sheet financial guarantees using the same model as our finance receivables including the application of the two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and the reversion to historical loss data. A guarantee reserve is established in Other current liabilities through a charge to Sales of manufactured products, net. See Note 11, Fair Value Measurements, and Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for more information on our financial guarantees.
The adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 includes new disclosures which can be found in Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses, which was previously referred to as Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. See Note 5 for a beginning balance reconciliation from Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
We adopted this ASU using a modified retrospective transition on November 1, 2020. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standard in effect for those periods. The cumulative effects of the adjustment made to our November 1, 2020 Consolidated Balance Sheet for the adoption of the new credit loss standard were as follows:
(in millions)Balance at October 31, 2020Change Due to New StandardBalance at November 1, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Finance receivables, net$1,371 $(3)$1,368 
     Total current assets4,577 (3)4,574 
Finance receivables, net251 (4)247 
Trade and other receivables, net7 (1)6 
Deferred taxes, net117 2 119 
     Total assets$6,637 $(6)$6,631 
LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Other current liabilities$1,453 $1 $1,454 
Total current liabilities3,371 1 3,372 
Total liabilities10,459 1 10,460 
Stockholders' deficit
Total stockholders' deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation(3,826)(7)(3,833)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit$6,637 $(6)$6,631 
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ASU No. 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes". This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions previously included in the guidance. In addition, the ASU provides new guidance on accounting for specific taxes and minor codification improvements. This ASU is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue RevenueWe account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables disaggregate our external revenue by product type:
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal OperationsFinancial
Services		Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
Truck products and services(A)
$1,014 $— $— $— $2 $1,016 
Truck contract manufacturing109 — — — — 109 
Used trucks58 — — — — 58 
Engines— 50 73 — — 123 
Parts— 415 16 — — 431 
Extended warranty contracts32 — — — — 32 
Sales of manufactured products, net1,213 465 89 — 2 1,769 
Retail financing(B)
— — — 39 (2)37 
Wholesale financing(B)
— — — 6 — 6 
Finance revenues— — — 45 (2)43 
Sales and revenues, net$1,213 $465 $89 $45 $— $1,812 

(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal OperationsFinancial
Services		Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
Truck products and services(A)
$1,075 $— $— $— $3 $1,078 
Truck contract manufacturing97 — — — — 97 
Used trucks41 — — — — 41 
Engines— 50 47 — — 97 
Parts— 442 14 — — 456 
Extended warranty contracts25 — — — — 25 
Sales of manufactured products, net1,238 492 61 — 3 1,794 
Retail financing(B)
— — — 37 (2)35 
Wholesale financing(B)
— — — 9 — 9 
Finance revenues— — — 46 (2)44 
Sales and revenues, net$1,238 $492 $61 $46 $1 $1,838 
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(A)     Includes other markets primarily consisting of Bus, Export Truck and Mexico.
(B)     Retail financing and Wholesale financing revenues in the Financial Services segment include interest revenue of $14 million and $6 million, respectively, for the three months ended January 31, 2021, and $15 million and $9 million, respectively, for the three months ended January 31, 2020.
Trucks, Truck Contract Manufacturing, Used Trucks, Engines and Parts
Revenue for our truck products and services, certain truck contract manufacturing, used trucks, certain engines and parts is recognized at a point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Our trucks, used trucks, engines, and parts have a standard warranty, the estimated cost of which is included in Costs of products sold.
Certain truck and other contract manufacturing arrangements are recognized over time. We recognize revenue over time when the finished assets have no alternative use and we have a right to payment for work performed in the event of a contract cancellation or when we create or enhance an asset that the customer controls as it is being created or enhanced. We recognize revenue using a cost-based input method because it best depicts our progress in satisfying the performance obligation. The selection of the method requires judgement and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided.
An allowance for parts sales returns is recorded as a reduction to revenue based upon estimates using historical information about returns. This includes when we are a reseller of certain service parts that include a core component. A core component is the basic forging or casting, such as an engine block, that can be remanufactured by a certified remanufacturing supplier. When a dealer returns a core component within the specified eligibility period, we refund the core return deposit, which is applied to the customer's account balance.
Extended Warranty Contracts
We sell separately-priced extended warranty contracts that can be purchased for periods ranging from one to ten years. Warranty revenue related to extended warranty contracts is recognized over the life of the contract in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in satisfying the obligation under the contract. Costs under extended warranty contracts are expensed as incurred. We recognize losses on defined pools of extended warranty contracts when the remaining expected costs for a given pool of contracts exceed the related deferred revenue.
Retail and Wholesale Financing
Financial Services operations recognize revenue from retail notes, finance leases, wholesale notes, retail accounts, and wholesale accounts as Finance revenues over the term of the receivables utilizing the effective interest method. Certain direct origination costs and fees are deferred and recognized as adjustments to yield and are reported as part of interest income over the life of the receivable. Loans are impaired when we conclude it is probable the customer will not be able to make full payment according to contractual terms after reviewing the customer's financial performance, payment ability, capital-raising potential, management style, economic situation, and other factors. The accrual of interest on such loans is suspended when the loan becomes 90 days or more past due. Finance revenues on these loans are recognized only to the extent cash payments are received. We resume accruing interest on these accounts when payments are current according to the terms of the loans and future payments are reasonably assured.
Operating lease revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease. Recognition of revenue is suspended when management determines the collection of future revenue is not probable. Recognition of revenue is resumed if collection again becomes probable.
Performance Obligations
Generally, revenue from our sales is recognized at a point in time when control is transferred to the customer which generally occurs upon shipment from our plants and distribution centers or at the time of delivery to our customers. The standard payment term is less than 30 days, but we may extend payment terms on selected receivables. We have elected the practical expedient that allows the Company to not assess whether a contract has a significant financing component when the time between cash collection and transfer of control is less than one year.
We recognize price allowances, returns and the cost of incentive programs in the normal course of business based on programs offered to dealers or fleet customers. Estimates are made for sales incentives on certain vehicles in dealer stock inventory based on historical experience and announced special programs. The estimated sales incentives and returns are adjusted at the earlier of when the estimate of consideration we expect to receive changes or the consideration becomes fixed. For contracts where there is more than one performance obligation, discounts are allocated to all of the performance obligations in the contract based on their relative standalone selling prices.
Truck sales arrangements with U.S. fleet customers are often complex and non-standard, and may include pricing allowances and other sales incentives, such as rebates, financing incentives, trade allowances and residual value guarantees, for which losses are generally capped. Truck sales to fleet customers are recognized in accordance with the terms of each contract. In certain arrangements, the evaluation of financing incentives and residual value guarantees may result in the transaction being recorded as an operating lease, as we retain control in the leased property. Concurrent with our recognition of revenue, we recognize price allowances and the cost of incentive programs in the normal course of business based on programs offered to our fleet customers.
Revenue on bill and hold arrangements is not recognized until after the customer is notified that the product (i) has been completed according to customer specifications, (ii) has passed our quality control inspections, (iii) is ready for physical transfer to the customer and (iv) the reason for the bill and hold arrangement is substantive.
We have elected to account for shipping and handling activities that occur subsequent to transfer of control as a fulfillment cost and not as a separate performance obligation. The costs are recognized as an expense in Costs of products sold when control of the related performance obligation has transferred to the customer. We do not disclose the transaction price related to order backlogs as they have an original expected duration of less than one year.
We exclude from revenue any sales taxes, value added taxes and other related taxes collected from customers.
The impact of changes to revenue related to performance obligations satisfied in prior periods was not material to our consolidated financial statements in the first quarter of 2021.
Contract Balances
Most of our contracts are for a period of less than one year. We have certain long-term contract manufacturing and extended warranty contracts that extend beyond one year. We record deferred revenue, primarily related to extended warranty contracts, when we receive consideration from a customer prior to transferring goods or services under the terms of a sales contract. This deferred revenue represents contract liabilities which are included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as components of current and long-term liabilities. The amount of manufacturing contract liabilities as of both January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020 was not material to our consolidated financial statements.
The amount of deferred revenue related to extended warranty contracts was $231 million and $245 million at January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. Revenue recognized under our extended warranty programs was $32 million and $25 million for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. We expect to recognize revenue under our extended warranty programs of approximately $69 million in the remainder of 2021, $77 million in 2022, $47 million in 2023, $22 million in 2024, $9 million in 2025, and an aggregate amount of $7 million thereafter.
Contract Costs
We recognize incremental costs to obtain contracts as an asset if they are recoverable. We recognize the costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when the related contract period is less than one year. Contract costs capitalized were immaterial as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020
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Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures
Restructuring charges are recorded based on restructuring plans that have been committed to by management and are, in part, based upon management's best estimates of future events. Changes to the estimates may require future adjustments to the restructuring liabilities.
Manufacturing Restructuring Activities
We continue to focus on our core Truck and Parts businesses and evaluate our portfolio of assets to validate their strategic and financial fit. This allows us to close or divest non-strategic businesses and identify opportunities to restructure our business and rationalize our Manufacturing operations to optimize our cost structure.
For those areas that fall outside our strategic businesses, we evaluate alternatives which could result in additional restructuring and other related charges in the future, including, but not limited to: (i) impairments, (ii) accelerated depreciation, (iii) costs for employee and contractor termination and other related benefits, (iv) relocation costs, and (v) charges for pension and other postretirement contractual benefits and curtailments. These charges could be significant.
Melrose Park Facility Disposition
On January 13, 2021, we approved a plan to sell our facility in Melrose Park, IL (the “Melrose Park Facility”) and cease all operations at the Melrose Park Facility by November 2021. In connection with the cessation of operations at the Melrose Park Facility, we expect that half of its current workforce of approximately 500 employees at the Melrose Park Facility will be transferred to our other facilities.
We estimate that we will incur total costs related to the exit from and disposition of the Melrose Park Facility of approximately $85 million, of which $75 million is expected to be incurred in fiscal year 2021, with the remainder being incurred in fiscal year 2022. The estimated total charges primarily include $21 million of restructuring costs, $21 million of relocation costs, and $33 million for accelerated depreciation and impairment charges.
In the first quarter of 2021, we recognized charges of $47 million in our Truck segment. The charges primarily include $12 million related to pension and OPEB liabilities and $9 million for severance pay recorded in Restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, and $25 million of impairment charges recorded in Asset impairment charges in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of January 31, 2021, we have $9 million of restructuring liability recorded in Other current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 9, Postretirement Benefits, for further discussion.
Asset Impairments
In the three months ended January 31, 2021, we concluded that we had triggering events primarily related to certain trucks under operating leases, due to declines in expected residual values. As a result, we recorded charges of $6 million in our Truck segment. These charges were recorded in Asset impairment charges in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
See Note 11, Fair Value Measurements, for information on the valuation of impaired operating leases and other long-lived assets.
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Finance Receivables
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]  
Finance Receivables Finance Receivables
Finance receivables are receivables of our Financial Services operations. Finance receivables generally consist of wholesale notes and accounts, as well as retail notes, finance leases and accounts. Total finance receivables reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheets are net of an allowance for credit losses. Total assets of our Financial Services operations net of intercompany balances were $2.1 billion and $2.2 billion as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.
Included in total assets of our Financial Services operations were finance receivables of $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. We have two portfolio segments of finance receivables that we distinguish based on the type of customer and nature of the financing inherent to each portfolio. The retail portfolio segment represents loans or leases to end-users for the purchase or lease of vehicles. The wholesale portfolio segment represents loans to dealers to finance their inventory.
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to receive extension requests from certain customers in the retail note and finance lease portfolios in Mexico. These requests were generally granted for short-term extensions (6 months or less), without interest or principal forgiveness. The related credit exposure was not material to the consolidated financial statements. We will continue to monitor our portfolios in light of the ongoing economic uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. We may offer additional extensions and modifications to customers going forward in order to maximize the recoverability of outstanding receivable balances.
Our Finance receivables, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of the following:
(in millions)As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
Retail portfolio$640 $622 
Wholesale portfolio895 1,025 
Total finance receivables1,535 1,647 
Less: Allowance for credit losses35 25 
Total finance receivables, net1,500 1,622 
Less: Current portion, net(A)
1,246 1,371 
Noncurrent portion, net$254 $251 
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(A)The current portion of finance receivables is computed based on contractual maturities. Actual cash collections typically vary from the contractual cash flows because of prepayments, extensions, delinquencies, credit losses, and renewals.
Securitizations
Our Financial Services operations transfer wholesale notes, retail accounts receivable, finance leases, and operating leases to special purpose entities ("SPEs"), which generally are only permitted to purchase these assets, issue asset-backed securities, and make payments on the securities issued. In addition to servicing receivables, our continued involvement in the SPEs may include an economic interest in the transferred receivables and, in some cases, managing exposure to interest rate changes on the securities using interest rate swaps or interest rate caps. There were no transfers of finance receivables that qualified for sale accounting treatment as of January 31, 2021 or October 31, 2020, and as a result, the transferred finance receivables are included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and the related interest earned is included in Finance revenues.
We transfer eligible finance receivables into trusts in order to issue asset-backed securities. These trusts are VIEs of which we are determined to be the primary beneficiary and, therefore, the assets and liabilities of the trusts are included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The outstanding balance of finance receivables transferred into these VIEs was $560 million and $649 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.
Other finance receivables related to secured transactions that do not qualify for sale accounting treatment were $145 million and $182 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. For more information on assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs and other securitizations accounted for as secured borrowings by our Financial Services segment, see Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Finance Revenues
The following table presents the components of our Finance revenues from our Financial Services segment:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)20212020
Retail notes and finance leases revenue$16 $16 
Wholesale notes revenue11 16 
Operating lease revenue23 21 
Retail and wholesale accounts revenue1 4 
Gross finance revenues51 57 
Less: Intercompany revenues6 11 
Finance revenues$45 $46 
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Allowance for Credit Losses
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Allowance For Credit Losses [Abstract]  
Allowance for Credit Losses Allowance for Credit Losses
Our two finance receivables portfolio segments, retail and wholesale, each consist of one class of receivable based on: (i) initial measurement attributes of the receivables and (ii) the assessment and monitoring of risk and performance of the receivables. For more information, see Note 4, Finance Receivables.
The following tables present the activity related to our allowance for credit losses for our retail portfolio segment, wholesale portfolio segment, and trade and other receivables. On November 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-13. For an explanation of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, see Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Trade and
Other
Receivables		Total
Allowance for doubtful accounts at October 31, 2020$23 $2 $19 $44 
Adoption of ASU 2016-137 — 1 8 
Reclassifications(A)
— — (8)(8)
Allowance for credit losses at November 1, 202030 2 12 44 
Provision for credit losses3 — — 3 
Charge-offs(2)— — (2)
Recoveries— — — — 
Other(B)
2 — — 2 
Allowance for credit losses at end of period$33 $2 $12 $47 
Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Trade and
Other
Receivables		Total
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period$20 $3 $21 $44 
Provision for doubtful accounts3 — 1 4 
Charge-offs(2)— — (2)
Recoveries— — — — 
Other(B)
1 — (1)— 
Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of period$22 $3 $21 $46 
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(A) In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we reclassified $8 million of non-credit allowances existing at October 31, 2020, to other components of Trade and other receivables, net and Other current liabilities.
(B) Amounts include the impact from currency translation.
Certain loss reserves on finance receivables are recorded by our Truck segment under trade and other receivables above.
Impaired finance receivables include non-performing and troubled debt restructurings ("TDR"). Non-performing receivables are those over 90 days past due or otherwise deemed not fully collectible under existing contractual terms. The accrual of interest income is suspended on non-performing finance receivables. As such, the amortized cost of our finance receivables contains an insignificant amount of accrued interest. We may continue to collect payments on our impaired finance receivables.
The following table presents information regarding impaired finance receivables:
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		TotalRetail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Total
Impaired finance receivables with specific loss reserves$40 $— $40 $31 $— $31 
Impaired finance receivables without specific loss reserves— — — — — — 
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables14 — 14 12 — 12 
Finance receivables on non-accrual status29 — 29 31 — 31 
The average balances of the impaired finance receivables in the retail portfolio were $32 million and $25 million during the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. See Note 11, Fair Value Measurements, for information on the valuation of impaired finance receivables.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we may grant limited payment extensions to certain customers who were not past due before the pandemic. There is no forgiveness of principal or interest in connection with these extensions. For those extensions requiring further modifications, we concluded that such modifications are TDRs. We have TDRs in the normal course of our Financial Services operations; however, such amounts are not material.
The age analysis is used to assess risk in our portfolio segments and to aide in identifying impaired receivables. The following table presents the aging analysis for finance receivables:
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		TotalRetail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Total
Current, and up to 30 days past due$573 $894 $1,467 $558 $1,024 $1,582 
30-90 days past due45 1 46 44 1 45 
Over 90 days past due22 — 22 20 — 20 
Total finance receivables$640 $895 $1,535 $622 $1,025 $1,647 
The following table presents the amortized cost of our receivables that have an original maturity of more than one year. Performing and non-performing receivables are disaggregated as we measure expected credit losses differently. This table excludes our wholesale portfolio, trade accounts and other receivables which are short term in nature.
Year of Origination
(in millions)20212020201920182017Prior to 2017Total
Retail - U.S. performing receivables$3 $18 $10 $5 $5 $1 $42 
Retail - Mexico performing receivables33 122 96 64 32 7 354 
   Total performing receivables36 140 106 69 37 8 396 
Retail - U.S. non-performing receivables— — — — — — — 
Retail - Mexico non-performing receivables— 5 4 9 4 3 25 
   Total non-performing receivables— 5 4 9 4 3 25 
Retail - Total$36 $145 $110 $78 $41 $11 $421 
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Inventories
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories InventoriesThe following table presents the components of Inventories, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in millions)January 31,
2021		October 31,
2020
Finished products$524 $516 
Work in process60 25 
Raw materials264 222 
Total inventories, net$848 $763 
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Leases
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
Lessee
The following table presents balance sheet information related to finance and operating leases:
(in millions)As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
Operating lease right of use assets$115 $119 
Finance lease right of use assets(A)
2 2 
     Total right of use assets$117 $121 
Operating lease liabilities
     Other current liabilities$29 $30 
     Other noncurrent liabilities89 92 
Finance lease liabilities
     Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt— 1 
     Long-term debt1 1 
     Total lease liabilities$119 $124 
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(A)Finance lease right of use assets are included in Property and Equipment, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Lessor
We primarily lease trucks, tractors, and trailers to retail customers and dealers in the U.S. and Mexico through our Financial Services segment. These leases are classified as either operating or finance leases, expire at various dates, and typically have terms which allow an extension or fair value options to purchase the asset at the end of the lease term. The terms of leases generally range from 2 to 7 years, though extension periods may be for a shorter time. Our Financial Services segment manages the relationship with Navistar Capital (a program of BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Bank of Montreal (together, “BMO”)). Navistar Capital is our third-party preferred source of retail and lease customer financing for equipment offered by us and our dealers in the U.S. For certain Navistar Capital financed contracts which contain an end of term option for us to purchase the leased equipment if the customer declines to do so, we recognize the equipment subject to an operating lease as an asset on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For more information related to the BMO arrangement, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies. We have also leased certain real estate to third parties to manage excess capacity through our Corporate segment.
We depreciate trucks, tractors, and trailers leased to customers under operating lease agreements on a straight-line basis to the equipment's estimated residual value over the lease term. The residual values of the equipment leased under operating lease agreements represent estimates of the value of the assets at the end of the lease contracts and are initially recorded based on estimates of future market values. Realization of the residual values is dependent on our future ability to market the equipment. We work with our customers and dealers to manage the sale of lease returns and the recovery of residual exposure. We also review residual values periodically to determine that recorded amounts are appropriate and the equipment is not impaired. For more information on key inputs and valuation methodologies in evaluating impairment of assets under operating lease agreements, see Note 11, Fair Value Measurements. For more information regarding impaired finance receivables see Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses, and Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures for impaired assets under operating leases.
The following table presents revenue from finance and operating leases, included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Sales of manufactured products, net$— $6 $— $8 
Finance revenues7 21 7 19 
Other expense, net— 1 — 1 
     Total lease revenue$7 $28 $7 $28 
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(A) Finance revenues consist primarily of interest income. Additional fees, such as late fees, are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Leases Leases
Lessee
The following table presents balance sheet information related to finance and operating leases:
(in millions)As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
Operating lease right of use assets$115 $119 
Finance lease right of use assets(A)
2 2 
     Total right of use assets$117 $121 
Operating lease liabilities
     Other current liabilities$29 $30 
     Other noncurrent liabilities89 92 
Finance lease liabilities
     Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt— 1 
     Long-term debt1 1 
     Total lease liabilities$119 $124 
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(A)Finance lease right of use assets are included in Property and Equipment, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Lessor
We primarily lease trucks, tractors, and trailers to retail customers and dealers in the U.S. and Mexico through our Financial Services segment. These leases are classified as either operating or finance leases, expire at various dates, and typically have terms which allow an extension or fair value options to purchase the asset at the end of the lease term. The terms of leases generally range from 2 to 7 years, though extension periods may be for a shorter time. Our Financial Services segment manages the relationship with Navistar Capital (a program of BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Bank of Montreal (together, “BMO”)). Navistar Capital is our third-party preferred source of retail and lease customer financing for equipment offered by us and our dealers in the U.S. For certain Navistar Capital financed contracts which contain an end of term option for us to purchase the leased equipment if the customer declines to do so, we recognize the equipment subject to an operating lease as an asset on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For more information related to the BMO arrangement, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies. We have also leased certain real estate to third parties to manage excess capacity through our Corporate segment.
We depreciate trucks, tractors, and trailers leased to customers under operating lease agreements on a straight-line basis to the equipment's estimated residual value over the lease term. The residual values of the equipment leased under operating lease agreements represent estimates of the value of the assets at the end of the lease contracts and are initially recorded based on estimates of future market values. Realization of the residual values is dependent on our future ability to market the equipment. We work with our customers and dealers to manage the sale of lease returns and the recovery of residual exposure. We also review residual values periodically to determine that recorded amounts are appropriate and the equipment is not impaired. For more information on key inputs and valuation methodologies in evaluating impairment of assets under operating lease agreements, see Note 11, Fair Value Measurements. For more information regarding impaired finance receivables see Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses, and Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures for impaired assets under operating leases.
The following table presents revenue from finance and operating leases, included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Sales of manufactured products, net$— $6 $— $8 
Finance revenues7 21 7 19 
Other expense, net— 1 — 1 
     Total lease revenue$7 $28 $7 $28 
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(A) Finance revenues consist primarily of interest income. Additional fees, such as late fees, are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Leases Leases
Lessee
The following table presents balance sheet information related to finance and operating leases:
(in millions)As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
Operating lease right of use assets$115 $119 
Finance lease right of use assets(A)
2 2 
     Total right of use assets$117 $121 
Operating lease liabilities
     Other current liabilities$29 $30 
     Other noncurrent liabilities89 92 
Finance lease liabilities
     Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt— 1 
     Long-term debt1 1 
     Total lease liabilities$119 $124 
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(A)Finance lease right of use assets are included in Property and Equipment, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Lessor
We primarily lease trucks, tractors, and trailers to retail customers and dealers in the U.S. and Mexico through our Financial Services segment. These leases are classified as either operating or finance leases, expire at various dates, and typically have terms which allow an extension or fair value options to purchase the asset at the end of the lease term. The terms of leases generally range from 2 to 7 years, though extension periods may be for a shorter time. Our Financial Services segment manages the relationship with Navistar Capital (a program of BMO Harris Bank N.A. and Bank of Montreal (together, “BMO”)). Navistar Capital is our third-party preferred source of retail and lease customer financing for equipment offered by us and our dealers in the U.S. For certain Navistar Capital financed contracts which contain an end of term option for us to purchase the leased equipment if the customer declines to do so, we recognize the equipment subject to an operating lease as an asset on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. For more information related to the BMO arrangement, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies. We have also leased certain real estate to third parties to manage excess capacity through our Corporate segment.
We depreciate trucks, tractors, and trailers leased to customers under operating lease agreements on a straight-line basis to the equipment's estimated residual value over the lease term. The residual values of the equipment leased under operating lease agreements represent estimates of the value of the assets at the end of the lease contracts and are initially recorded based on estimates of future market values. Realization of the residual values is dependent on our future ability to market the equipment. We work with our customers and dealers to manage the sale of lease returns and the recovery of residual exposure. We also review residual values periodically to determine that recorded amounts are appropriate and the equipment is not impaired. For more information on key inputs and valuation methodologies in evaluating impairment of assets under operating lease agreements, see Note 11, Fair Value Measurements. For more information regarding impaired finance receivables see Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses, and Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures for impaired assets under operating leases.
The following table presents revenue from finance and operating leases, included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Sales of manufactured products, net$— $6 $— $8 
Finance revenues7 21 7 19 
Other expense, net— 1 — 1 
     Total lease revenue$7 $28 $7 $28 
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(A) Finance revenues consist primarily of interest income. Additional fees, such as late fees, are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
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Debt
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
The following tables present the components of Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt and Long-term debt in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in millions)January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
Manufacturing operations
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, due 2025, net of unamortized discount of $5 at both dates and unamortized debt issuance costs of $7 and $8, respectively
$1,540 $1,543 
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $10 and $11, respectively
590 589 
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $12 and $13, respectively
1,088 1,087 
Loan Agreement related to 4.75% Tax Exempt Bonds, due 2040, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2 at both dates
223 223 
Financed lease obligations42 45 
Other5 9 
Total Manufacturing operations debt3,488 3,496 
Less: Current portion43 45 
Net long-term Manufacturing operations debt$3,445 $3,451 
(in millions)January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
Financial Services operations
Asset-backed debt issued by consolidated SPEs, at fixed and variable rates, due serially through 2022, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3 and $4, respectively
$661 $724 
Bank credit facilities, at fixed and variable rates, due dates from 2021 through 2026, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of less than $1 and $1, respectively
731 940 
Borrowings secured by operating and finance leases, at various rates, due serially through 2026189 170 
Total Financial Services operations debt1,581 1,834 
Less: Current portion522 595 
Net long-term Financial Services operations debt$1,059 $1,239 
Financial Services Operations
Asset-backed Debt
The Truck Retail Accounts Corporation (“TRAC”) funding facility has a capacity range of $100 million to $200 million and renews automatically, subject to six months lender cancellation notice. Amounts borrowed under this facility for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 were $64 million and $32 million, respectively. Repayments under this facility for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 were $117 million and $157 million, respectively.
In May 2020, the maturity date of our variable funding notes ("VFN") facility was extended to May 2021, and the maximum capacity remained at $350 million. Amounts borrowed under this facility for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 were zero and $40 million, respectively. Repayments under this facility for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 were $10 million and $225 million, respectively.
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Postretirement Benefits
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Postretirement Benefits Postretirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Plans
We provide postretirement benefits to a substantial portion of our employees and retirees. Costs associated with postretirement benefits include pension and postretirement health care expenses for employees, retirees, surviving spouses and dependents.
Generally, the pension plans are non-contributory. Our policy is to fund the pension plans in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian government regulations and to make additional contributions from time to time. For the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, we contributed $191 million and $30 million, respectively, to our pension plans to meet regulatory funding requirements. We expect to contribute approximately $129 million to our pension plans during the remainder of 2021. The first quarter 2021 contributions include the $157 million of contributions we deferred in 2020 under the provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act").
We primarily fund other post-employment benefits ("OPEB") obligations, such as retiree medical, in accordance with the 1993 Settlement Agreement (the "1993 Settlement Agreement"), which requires us to fund a portion of the plans' annual service cost to a retiree benefit trust (the "Base Trust"). The 1993 Settlement Agreement resolved a class action lawsuit originally filed in 1992 regarding the restructuring of our then applicable retiree health care and life insurance benefits. Contributions for the three months ended January 31, 2021, as well as anticipated contributions for the remainder of 2021, are not material.
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Expense
Net periodic benefit expense included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 are comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended January 31,
 Pension BenefitsHealth and Life
Insurance Benefits
(in millions)2021202020212020
Service cost for benefits earned during the period$2 $2 $— $1 
Interest on obligation14 21 3 7 
Amortization of cumulative loss (gain)27 25 (10)— 
Contractual termination benefits9 — 3 — 
Premiums on pension insurance3 3 — — 
Expected return on assets(33)(36)(4)(5)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)$22 $15 $(8)$3 
Contractual termination benefits are recorded in our Truck segment within Restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. All other components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost are included in Other expense, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
In the first quarter of 2021, we committed to a plan to cease all operations at the Melrose Park Facility by November 2021. As a result, in the first quarter of 2021, we recognized $9 million of pension and $3 million of OPEB contractual termination benefits charges. These charges were recorded in our Truck segment within Restructuring charges in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures for further discussion. A pension curtailment gain of $2 million, an OPEB curtailment loss of $7 million and net actuarial gains of $43 million resulting from pension and OPEB remeasurements in connection with our Melrose Park Facility announcement were recognized as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss in the first quarter of 2021.
Defined Contribution Plans and Other Contractual Arrangements
Our defined contribution plans cover a substantial portion of domestic salaried employees and certain domestic represented employees. The defined contribution plans contain a 401(k) feature and provide most participants with a matching contribution from the Company. In fiscal 2020, we implemented cash conservation initiatives, including a delay in certain 401(k) company matching contributions until 2021. Prior to this, the matching contributions for non-represented employees were deposited monthly. Effective January 2021, the matching contributions went back to being deposited on a monthly basis. Many participants covered by the plans receive annual Company contributions to their retirement accounts based on an age-weighted percentage of the participant's eligible compensation for the calendar year. Defined contribution expense pursuant to these plans was $7 million and $8 million for three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
In accordance with the 1993 Settlement Agreement, an independent Retiree Supplemental Benefit Trust (the "Supplemental Trust") was established. The Supplemental Trust, and the benefits it provides to certain retirees pursuant to a certain Retiree Supplemental Benefit Program ("Supplemental Benefit Program") under the 1993 Settlement Agreement, is not part of our consolidated financial statements.
Our contingent profit sharing obligations under a certain Supplemental Benefit Trust Profit Sharing Plan will continue until certain funding targets defined by the 1993 Settlement Agreement are met. As noted within the Profit Sharing Disputes section of Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, the Company requested the Court reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement to provide clarity regarding certain “Profit Sharing Cessation Date” provisions, which relate to the timing and impact of the cessation of the Company’s Profit Sharing Plan contributions. We are currently unable to determine whether we have achieved the certain funding targets that may result in profit sharing cessation. Upon profit sharing cessation, the Company may have ongoing responsibilities related to amortized actuarial and investment losses. There were no profit sharing accruals recorded in the first quarter of 2021 or 2020. For more information on an arbitration regarding the Supplemental Benefit Trust Profit Sharing Plan, which was concluded on February 5, 2021, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies.
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Income Taxes
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
For interim income tax reporting we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply it to our year to date ordinary income (loss). Tax jurisdictions with a projected full year loss for which a tax benefit cannot be realized are excluded. Our annual effective tax rate is primarily impacted by jurisdictions that continue to be in a valuation allowance where tax benefits are not recognized. The tax effects of unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, are reported in the interim period in which they occur.
For the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 we recognized an income tax benefit of $18 million and $5 million, respectively. The change in tax is primarily due to the increase in loss before income taxes and earnings and/or losses for which no tax expense or benefit can be recognized due to valuation allowances. Other differences for the three months ended January 31, 2021 include geographical mix and certain discrete items, primarily related to the change in value of the U.S. dollar resulting in an income tax expense of $4 million for the three months ended January 31, 2021.
We have evaluated the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on our assessment of whether it is more-likely-than-not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. We continue to maintain a valuation allowance on the majority of our U.S. deferred tax assets as well as certain foreign deferred tax assets that we believe, on a more-likely-than-not basis, will not be realized based on our analysis of the relevant facts and circumstances. For all remaining deferred tax assets, while we believe that it is more-likely-than-not that they will be realized, we believe that it is reasonably possible that additional deferred tax asset valuation allowances could be required in the next twelve months.
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Fair Value Measurements
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements
For assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring and nonrecurring basis, a three-level hierarchy of measurements based upon observable and unobservable inputs is used to arrive at fair value. Observable inputs are developed based on market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our assumptions about valuation based on the best information available in the circumstances. Depending on the inputs, we classify each fair value measurement as follows:
•Level 1—based upon quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets,
•Level 2—based upon quoted prices for similar instruments, prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, or model-derived valuations, all of whose significant inputs are observable, and
•Level 3—based upon one or more significant unobservable inputs.
The following section describes key inputs and assumptions in our valuation methodologies:
Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Equivalents—Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments, with an original maturity of 90 days or less, which may include U.S. government and federal agency securities, commercial paper, and other highly liquid investments. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity and highly liquid nature of these instruments.
Derivative Assets and Liabilities—We measure the fair value of derivatives assuming that the unit of account is an individual derivative transaction and that each derivative could be sold or transferred on a stand-alone basis. We classify within Level 2 our derivatives that are traded over-the-counter and valued using internal models based on observable market inputs.
Guarantees—We provide certain guarantees of payments and residual values, to which losses are generally capped, to specific counterparties. The fair value of these guarantees includes a contingent component and a non-contingent component that are based upon internally developed models using unobservable inputs. We classify these liabilities within Level 3. For more information regarding guarantees, see Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies.
Impaired Finance Receivables and Impaired Assets Under Operating Leases—Fair values of the underlying collateral are determined by current and forecasted sales prices, aging of and demand for used trucks, and the mix of sales through various market channels. For more information regarding impaired finance receivables, see Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses and for more information regarding impaired assets under operating leases, see Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures.
Impaired Property, Plant and Equipment—We generally measure the fair value by discounting future cash flows expected to be received from the operation of, or disposition of, the asset or asset group that has been determined to be impaired. When appropriate, we utilize alternative methods for the measurement of fair value such as market and cost approaches. For more information regarding the impairment of property, plant and equipment, see Note 3, Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures.
The following table presents the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Derivative financial instruments:
Commodity forward contracts(A)
$— $9 $— $9 $— $4 $— $4 
Foreign currency contracts(A)
— 2 — 2 — 5 — 5 
Total assets$— $11 $— $11 $— $9 $— $9 
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments:
Commodity forward contracts(B)
$— $— $— $— $— $2 $— $2 
Foreign currency contracts(B)
— 4 — 4 — 3 — 3 
Guarantees— — 23 23 — — 29 29 
Total liabilities$— $4 $23 $27 $— $5 $29 $34 
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(A)    The asset values of commodity forward contracts and foreign currency contracts are included in Other current assets and Other noncurrent assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(B)    The liability values of commodity forward contracts and foreign currency contracts are included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table presents the changes for those financial instruments classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)20212020
Guarantees at beginning of period$(29)$(27)
Net terminations5 2 
Settlements1 1 
Guarantees at end of period$(23)$(24)
The primary input for determining the fair value of Level 3 guarantees is expected credit losses. For more information regarding the estimate of expected credit losses, see Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. There were no transfers of Level 3 financial instruments.
In addition to the methods and assumptions we use for the financial instruments recorded at fair value as discussed above, we use the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value for our other financial instruments that are not marked to market on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts of Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash and cash equivalents, and Accounts payable approximate fair values because of the short-term maturity and highly liquid nature of these instruments. Finance receivables, net generally consist of retail and wholesale accounts and notes.
The carrying amounts of Trade and other receivables, net and retail and wholesale accounts approximate fair values as a result of the short-term nature of the receivables. The carrying amounts of wholesale notes approximate fair values as a result of the short-term nature of the wholesale notes and their variable interest rate terms. Due to the nature of the aforementioned financial instruments, they have been excluded from the fair value amounts presented in the table below.
The fair values of our retail notes are estimated by discounting expected cash flows at estimated current market rates. The fair values of our retail notes are classified as Level 3 financial instruments.
The fair values of our debt instruments classified as Level 1 were determined using quoted market prices. The 4.75% Tax-Exempt Bonds, due 2040, are traded, but the trading market is illiquid, and as a result, the Loan Agreement underlying the Tax-Exempt Bonds is classified as Level 2. Trading in our 6.625% Senior Notes and our 9.5% Senior Secured Notes is limited to qualified institutional buyers; therefore the notes are classified as Level 2. The fair values of our Level 3 debt instruments are generally determined using internally developed valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow modeling. Inputs such as discount rates and credit spreads reflect our estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the instrument and may be unobservable.
The following tables present the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments:
As of January 31, 2021
 Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Value
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Retail notes$— $— $223 $223 $228 
Liabilities
Debt:
Manufacturing operations
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, due 2025— — 1,550 1,550 1,540 
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025
— 671 — 671 590 
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026
— 1,144 — 1,144 1,088 
Loan Agreement related to 4.75% Tax Exempt Bonds, due 2040
— 243 — 243 223 
Financed lease obligations— — 43 43 42 
Other(A)
— — 4 4 4 
Financial Services operations
Asset-backed debt issued by consolidated SPEs, due serially through 2022— — 663 663 661 
Bank credit facilities, due dates from 2021 through 2026— — 709 709 731 
Borrowings secured by operating and finance leases, due serially through 2026— — 191 191 189 
As of October 31, 2020
 Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Value
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Retail notes$— $— $223 $223 $222 
Liabilities
Debt:
Manufacturing operations
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, due 2025— — 1,538 1,538 1,543 
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025
— 665 — 665 589 
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026
— 1,137 — 1,137 1,087 
Loan Agreement related to 4.75% Tax Exempt Bonds, due 2040
— 227 — 227 223 
Financed lease obligations— — 46 46 45 
Other(A)
— — 7 7 7 
Financial Services operations
Asset-backed debt issued by consolidated SPEs, at various rates, due serially through 2022— — 726 726 724 
Senior secured NFC Term Loan, due 2025— — — — — 
Bank credit facilities, due dates from 2021 through 2026— — 914 914 940 
Borrowings secured by operating and finance leases, due serially through 2026— — 171 171 170 
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(A)Excludes non-financial instrument debt of $1 million and $2 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.
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Commitments and Contingencies
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Guarantees
We occasionally provide guarantees that could obligate us to make future payments if the primary entity fails to perform under its contractual obligations. We have recognized liabilities for some of these guarantees in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as they meet the recognition and measurement provisions of U.S. GAAP. In addition to the liabilities that have been recognized, we are contingently liable for other potential losses under various guarantees. We do not believe that claims that may be made under such guarantees would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Under the terms of the Navistar Capital Operating Agreement, BMO is our third-party preferred source of retail and lease customer financing for equipment offered by us and our dealers in the U.S. The Navistar Capital Operating Agreement, as amended, contains a loss sharing arrangement under which we generally reimburse BMO for excess credit losses as defined in the arrangement. Our exposure to loss is mitigated because contracts under the Navistar Capital Operating Agreement are secured by the financed equipment. There were $1.5 billion of outstanding loan principal and operating lease payments receivable at both January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, financed through the Navistar Capital Operating Agreement and subject to the loss sharing arrangements in the U.S. The related financed values of these outstanding contracts were $2.4 billion and $2.5 billion at January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. We have recognized a guarantee liability for our portion of estimated Navistar Capital credit losses. Generally, we do not carry the contracts under the Navistar Capital Operating Agreement on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For certain third-party financed contracts, we have recognized equipment leased to others of $39 million at both January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020 and financed lease and other obligations of $47 million and $49 million, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.
We also have issued a limited number of residual value guarantees, for which losses are generally capped. If control has not transferred, we generally account for these arrangements as operating leases and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. If control has transferred, revenue is recognized upon sale and the amounts of the guarantees are estimated and recorded. Our guarantees are contingent upon the fair value of the leased assets at the end of the lease term. We have recognized liabilities for some of these guarantees in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as they meet recognition and measurement provisions. In addition to the liabilities that have been recognized, we are contingently liable for other potential losses under various guarantees that are not recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We do not believe claims that may be made under such guarantees would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
We obtain certain stand-by letters of credit and surety bonds from third-party financial institutions in the ordinary course of business when required under contracts or to satisfy insurance-related requirements. As of January 31, 2021, the amount of stand-by letters of credit and surety bonds issued was $84 million.
In addition, as of January 31, 2021, we have $153 million of outstanding purchase commitments and contracts with $19 million of cancellation fees with expiration dates through 2028.
In the ordinary course of business, we also provide routine indemnifications and other guarantees, the terms of which range in duration and often are not explicitly defined. We do not believe these will result in claims that would have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Environmental Liabilities
We have been named a potentially responsible party ("PRP"), in conjunction with other parties, in a number of cases arising under an environmental protection law, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, popularly known as the "Superfund" law. These cases involve sites that allegedly received wastes from current or former Company locations. Based on information available to us which, in most cases, consists of data related to quantities and characteristics of material generated at current or former Company locations, material allegedly shipped by us to these disposal sites, as well as cost estimates from PRPs and/or federal or state regulatory agencies for the cleanup of these sites, a reasonable estimate is calculated of our share of the probable costs, if any, and accruals are recorded in our consolidated financial statements. These accruals are generally recognized no later than upon completion of the remedial feasibility study and are not discounted to their present value. We review all accruals on a regular basis and believe that, based on these calculations, our share of the potential additional costs for the cleanup of each site will not have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
In addition, other sites formerly owned by us or where we are currently operating have been identified as having soil and groundwater contamination. While investigations and cleanup activities continue at these sites, we believe that we have appropriate accruals to cover costs to complete the cleanup of all sites.
We have accrued $18 million for these and other environmental matters, which are included within Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities, as of January 31, 2021. The majority of these accrued liabilities are expected to be paid subsequent to 2021.
Along with other vehicle manufacturers, we have been subject to a number of asbestos-related claims. In general, these claims relate to illnesses alleged to have resulted from asbestos exposure from component parts found in older vehicles, although some cases relate to the alleged presence of asbestos in our facilities. In these claims, we are generally not the sole defendant, and the claims name as defendants numerous manufacturers and suppliers of a wide variety of products allegedly containing asbestos. We have strongly disputed these claims, and it has been our policy to defend against them vigorously. Historically, the actual damages paid out to claimants have not been material in any year to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. It is possible that the number of these asbestos-related claims, and the costs for resolving them, could become significant in the future.
Legal Proceedings
Overview
We are subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business and are party to various legal proceedings that constitute ordinary, routine litigation incidental to our business. The majority of these claims and proceedings relate to commercial, product liability, and warranty matters. In addition, from time to time we are subject to various claims and legal proceedings related to employee compensation, benefits, and benefits administration, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), and Department of Labor requirements.
In our opinion, apart from the actions set forth below, the disposition of these proceedings and claims, after taking into account recorded accruals and the availability and limits of our insurance coverage, will not have a material adverse effect on our business or our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Profit Sharing Disputes
Pursuant to the 1993 Settlement Agreement, the program administrator and named fiduciary of the Supplemental Benefit Program is the Supplemental Benefit Program Committee (the "Committee"), composed of individuals not appointed by NI or NIC. In August 2013, the Committee filed a motion for leave to (a) amend its February 2013 complaint (which sought injunctive relief for the Company to provide certain information to which the Committee was allegedly entitled under the Supplemental Benefit Trust Profit Sharing Plan (the "Profit Sharing Plan")) and (b) file a proposed amended complaint (the "Profit Sharing Complaint") in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (the "Court"). Leave to file the Profit Sharing Complaint was granted by the Court in October 2013. In its Profit Sharing Complaint, the Committee alleged that the Company breached the 1993 Settlement Agreement and violated ERISA by failing to properly calculate profit sharing contributions due under the Profit Sharing Plan and sought damages in excess of $50 million, injunctive relief and reimbursement of attorneys' fees and costs. In May 2015 the Court ordered that the claims in the Profit Sharing Complaint be arbitrated pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures in the Profit Sharing Plan. The Company and the Committee selected an arbitrator and the arbitration discovery process commenced. On June 29, 2017, the arbitrator ruled, among other things, that the arbitration will include Profit Sharing Plan calculations for the years ending October 31, 2001 through October 31, 2014. The Company disputes the arbitrator's June 29, 2017 ruling. On February 17, 2020, the Committee filed its written submission with the arbitrator and requested a damages award of $588 million comprised of $252 million in profit sharing contributions that the Committee asserts are due under the Profit Sharing Plan and $336 million of lost earnings that the Committee asserts the Supplemental Trust would have earned had those profit sharing contributions been made and invested. On June 5, 2020 the parties and the arbitrator agreed the only years at issue for the arbitration are the plan years ending October 31, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. On September 15, 2020, the arbitrator issued a "Tentative Award" concluding the Company made certain incorrect Profit Sharing Plan calculations, rejecting the Committee's claim for lost earnings, and awarding the maximum rate of interest on the Tentative Award as allowed by Illinois law. Under Illinois statute 815 ILCS 2O5/2, the maximum prejudgment interest rate is 5% per year. On December 2, 2020, after additional briefing and closing arguments, the arbitrator informed the parties that the next arbitrator ruling issued would not include a computation amount and would not materially change from the Tentative Award. The Company disputes the Tentative Award. On December 11, 2020, the arbitrator issued a “Semi-Final Award”, concluding again, that the Company made certain incorrect Profit Sharing Plan calculations, rejecting again the Committee’s claim for lost earnings, and awarding the maximum rate of interest on the Semi-Final Award as allowed by Illinois law. The Company disputes the Semi-Final Award. The arbitrator ordered the parties to meet and confer and jointly recalculate Profit Sharing Plan contributions for years ending October 31, 2006 and 2008 through 2011 based on the Semi-Final Award. On January 31, 2021, the Company and the Committee agreed that the arbitrator’s final arbitration award should be $239 million, comprised of $156 million of Profit Sharing Plan contributions for years ending October 31, 2006 and 2008-2011 and $83 million of pre-award interest at 5% per year through January 31, 2021. On February 5, 2021, the arbitrator issued an Amended Final Award reflecting the $239 million award as agreed by the Company and the Committee. Also on February 5, 2021, the Committee filed with the Court a motion to confirm the Amended Final Award and assess interest. In the motion, the Committee requests 9% per year post-award interest under Illinois law from February 5, 2021 until the date the Court enters judgment confirming the Amended Final Award.
The Company disputes the Amended Final Award, and on February 16, 2021 the Company filed with the Court its motion to vacate the Amended Final Award and stay the confirmation of the Amended Final Award pending the outcome of the Company’s motion to vacate and a determination of “Profit Sharing Cessation Date” (as referenced below) issues. On February 26, 2021, the Company filed its opposition to the Committee's motion to confirm the Amended Final Award and assess interest.
By letter dated February 14, 2019, the Committee indicated the Profit Sharing Plan calculation for the plan year ending October 31, 2018 reflects numerous positions that have caused the Committee to dispute the Profit Sharing Plan calculations in the past, and on that basis the Committee disagrees with the 2018 calculation. The Committee also requested information about the 2018 calculation. On March 12, 2019, the Committee filed a motion to enforce the 1993 Settlement Agreement for the Company’s failure to respond to the Committee’s February 14, 2019 information requests. On May 15, 2019, the Company responded to the information requests. The motion to enforce is still pending with the Court, but on October 30, 2019, the Company and the Committee met with the Court regarding the motion to enforce, and agreed on a plan for the Company to respond to the Committee’s information and document requests related to the 2018 calculation (which also relates to the information requested for the Profit Sharing Plan calculations for the years ending October 31, 2001 through October 31, 2014). Furthermore, the Committee informed the Company, by letter dated January 19, 2020, that it disputes the Company's Profit Sharing Plan calculations for the years ending October 31, 2015 through October 31, 2019. For Profit Sharing Plan calculations for the years ending October 31, 2015 through 2020, the Company and the Committee agreed to confer regarding the impact of the arbitrator's Amended Final Award as referenced above, and to mediate with the Court any disputes they may have regarding the 2015-2020 calculations.
As noted under “Retiree Health Care Litigation” below, on August 14, 2018, the Company filed a motion to schedule a status hearing, in which the Company requested an in-person hearing to discuss the possibility of a global resolution of various disputes under the 1993 Settlement Agreement, including the pending Profit Sharing Complaint. As a result, in-person hearings, an in-chambers conference and several telephone conferences were held with the Court, and on April 17, 2020, the Company filed a motion to reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement. A hearing on the motion to reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement was held on June 1, 2020.
On September 9, 2020, the Committee filed a motion to dismiss the Company's filed statement regarding “Phase 2” of the hearings, in which the Company requested the Court to reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement to provide clarity regarding certain “Profit Sharing Cessation Date” provisions, which relate to the timing and impact of the cessation of the Company’s Profit Sharing Plan contributions. The Committee argues the Court lacks jurisdiction because there are no pending disputes regarding the Profit Sharing Cessation Date provisions, and any future disputes fall under an arbitration provision in the 1993 Settlement Agreement. On September 30, 2020, the Company filed its opposition to the Committee’s motion to dismiss, and on October 14, 2020 the Committee filed its reply. The Company’s motion to reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement, including the Committee’s motion to dismiss regarding Phase 2 of the hearings, is pending with the Court. Additional hearings and/or conferences may be scheduled in the future.
In addition, various local bargaining units of the UAW have filed separate grievances pursuant to the profit sharing plans under various collective bargaining agreements in effect between the Company and the UAW that may have similar legal and factual issues as the Profit Sharing Complaint.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above actions, we recorded a charge in the Company's fiscal quarter ending October 31, 2020 in the amount of $289 million for the estimated liability, including $85 million for estimated interest, related to the arbitrator's Amended Final Award noted above. These amounts include the estimated liability for all years ending on or before October 31, 2020. In the first quarter of 2021, we accrued an additional charge of $2 million for interest related to the estimated liability. The charge is included in SG&A expenses in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. Other than the aforementioned, we are unable to provide meaningful quantification of how the final resolution of these claims may impact our future consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Retiree Health Care Litigation
On October 21, 2016, a lawsuit was filed with the Court by two individual members of the Committee (the "Committee Members") who are retirees and participants in the Navistar, Inc. Health Benefit and Life Insurance Plan (the “Plan”) created pursuant to the 1993 Settlement Agreement. The Committee Members’ complaint (the “Committee Members’ Complaint”) was filed against NIC, NI, NFC and certain other former or current affiliates, all of which are parties or employers as defined in the 1993 Settlement Agreement. The Committee Members allege, among other things, that the Company violated the terms of the Plan, breached a fiduciary duty under ERISA, and engaged in ERISA-prohibited transactions by improperly using the Plan’s assets (a portion of certain Medicare Part D subsidies and a portion of certain Medicare Part D coverage-gap discounts (collectively, the “Subsidies”), in each case that were received by the Navistar, Inc. Retiree Health Benefit Trust created pursuant to the 1993 Settlement Agreement (the “Base Trust”)) for the Company’s benefit.
The Committee Members requested that the Court order the defendants to restore all losses to the Base Trust, including approximately $26 million, which the Committee Members allege is the Plan participants’ “fair share” of the Subsidies that were allegedly misappropriated by the defendants from January 2012 through April 2015. The Committee Members also requested that the Court enjoin the defendants from alleged future violations of the Plan and ERISA with respect to treatment of the Subsidies, order the defendants to remedy all alleged ERISA-prohibited transactions and pay the Committee Members’ attorneys’ fees and costs.
The Court bifurcated the case and in September 2018 the Court conducted a trial on the issue of whether the Committee Members’ Complaint is barred by the applicable statute of limitations. On November 20, 2018, the Committee Members filed a motion for sanctions, alleging various discovery and trial misconduct by the defendants, and requested that the Court enter judgment in favor of the Committee Members with respect to the statute of limitations issue and award attorneys’ fees to the Committee Members. On March 26, 2019, the Court granted the Committee Members’ motion for sanctions and subsequently extended the statute of limitations discovery period to October 7, 2019. Briefing on the statute of limitations issue was completed in January 2020. The Court also ordered the Company to pay certain of the Committee Members' legal and other costs to file the motion for sanctions and to conduct additional discovery related to the statute of limitations issue.
On August 14, 2018, under the original Shy et. al. v. Navistar International Corporation, Civil Action No. 3:92-CV-333 (S.D. Ohio 1992), the Company filed a motion to schedule a status hearing to request an in-person hearing to discuss the possibility of a global resolution of various disputes under the 1993 Settlement Agreement, including, but not limited to, resolving the pending Profit Sharing Complaint and Committee Members’ Complaint described above. As a result, on April 17, 2020, the Company filed a motion to reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement, and in-person hearings, an in-chambers conference and several telephone conferences were held with the Court. A hearing on the motion to reform the 1993 Settlement Agreement was held on June 1, 2020. Additional hearings and/or conferences may be scheduled in the future.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above actions, we are unable to provide meaningful quantification of how the final resolution of these claims may impact our future consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. However, future levels of the Subsidies could be impacted by the outcome of the above actions, which could be material to the Company's OPEB obligation. For more information see Note 9, Postretirement Benefits.
FATMA Notice
International Indústria Automotiva da América do Sul Ltda. ("IIAA"), formerly known as Maxion International Motores S/A ("Maxion"), now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, received a notice (the “FATMA Notice”) in July 2010 from the State of Santa Catarina Environmental Protection Agency ("FATMA") in Brazil. The FATMA Notice alleged that Maxion sent waste to a facility owned and operated by a company known as Natureza (the “Natureza Facility”) and that soil and groundwater contamination had occurred at the Natureza Facility.
The FATMA Notice asserted liability against Maxion and assessed an initial penalty in the amount of R$2 million (the equivalent of less than US$1 million as of January 31, 2021), which is not final or due until all administrative appeals are exhausted. Maxion was one of numerous companies that received similar notices. IIAA filed an administrative defense in August 2010 and has not yet received a decision following that filing.
In addition to the matter described above, there is a suit pending in the federal court of Brazil in which the federal district attorney has sued (a) FATMA, for claims related to FATMA’s actions in connection with licensing and inspection procedures related to the Natureza Facility, and (b) Selamix, as the current owner of the Natureza Facility. In this federal suit, Selamix was found liable for the contamination at the Natureza Facility due to it being the successor owner of the facility. However, the federal court’s decision does not prohibit Selamix from seeking to recover its damages from third parties that contributed to the contamination at the Natureza Facility.
In January 2018, the district attorney of the State of Santa Catarina (the "SC District Attorney"), local and state authorities, Selamix, IIAA and the 14 other companies (together, the "Companies") that are alleged to have significantly contributed to the contamination met to discuss the matter. In March 2018, Selamix informed the SC District Attorney that it would voluntarily conduct a preliminary environmental study at the Natureza Facility in an attempt to determine and allocate the liability for the contamination pursuant to an agreement with the Companies after the study is completed. The SC District Attorney agreed to suspend further inquiry into the matter until Selamix’s study had been completed.
In June 2018, Selamix presented its Environmental Preliminary Assessment Report to the SC District Attorney and the Companies alleged to have contributed to the contamination. Selamix also presented commercial proposals from two additional companies specializing in environmental studies to perform the next steps of the technical work. The SC District Attorney then requested a third commercial proposal. One of the commercial proposals included an Environmental Preliminary Assessment Report ("Phase 1 Study") and indicated that a Phase 2 assessment should be performed. In July 2019, the SC District Attorney requested that each of the Companies (including IIAA) inform the SC District Attorney of whether they intended to contribute to the costs of the portion of the Phase 2 assessment related to geophysical investigations to identify buried drums at the Natureza Facility. The request did not include any information related to the potential range of the associated costs or indicate whether contributions for the cost of the other portions of the Phase 2 assessment would be sought from the Companies (including IIAA). IIAA responded to the request indicating that it would not contribute to the cost of the Phase 2 assessment related to geophysical investigations and requested a meeting with the SC District Attorney to discuss the next steps in the process.
In late February 2020, IIAA became aware that the SC District Attorney filed an action in the civil court of Santa Catarina against nine of the Companies (including IIAA), Selamix, and the Municipality of Schroeder (where the Natureza Facility is located) requesting that the defendants in the action bear all of the potential costs of the investigation needed to determine the parties responsible for the contamination and manage the remediation of the contamination at the Natureza Facility and that the defendants place funds in escrow to cover such costs. Prior to ruling on these issues, the court indicated that it will schedule a hearing to allow the defendants to set forth their defenses. In May 2020, the Municipality of Schroeder presented its defenses to the court and alleged that (i) it was not liable for contamination after FATMA, as a state agency, became responsible for the environmental licensing of Natureza, (ii) Selamix should be held liable for the contamination, and (iii) the other defendants (including IIAA) should be held liable for the contamination because their irregular disposal of toxic material contributed to the environmental damage. On October 5, 2020, IIAA presented its responses to the defenses of the Municipality of Schroeder. On December 16, 2020, the SC District Attorney filed a motion noting that it will present its counterarguments after the remaining defendant, ALSCO Toalheiro do Brasil Ltda., files its defense. IIAA continues to dispute the allegations in the FATMA Notice and intends to continue to vigorously defend itself.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above actions, we are unable to provide meaningful quantification of how the final resolution of these claims may impact our future consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Sao Paulo Groundwater Notice
In March 2014, IIAA, along with other nearby companies, received from the Sao Paulo District Attorney (the "District Attorney") a notice and proposed Consent Agreement relating to alleged neighborhood-wide groundwater contamination at or around its Sao Paulo manufacturing facility. The proposed Consent Agreement sought certain groundwater investigations and other technical relief and proposed sanctions in the amount of R$3 million (the equivalent of less than US$1 million as of January 31, 2021). In November 2014, IIAA extended a settlement offer which was never accepted, rejected or countered by the District Attorney.
On August 31, 2016, the District Attorney filed civil actions against IIAA and other companies in the Central Forum of the capital of the State of Sao Paulo seeking soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, together with monetary payment in an unspecified amount. IIAA filed its defense to the civil action on January 26, 2017, alleging that IIAA had made all necessary investigations and had taken remedial measures to address the contamination and that Companhia Ambiental do Estado de Sao Paulo, the environmental agency of Sao Paulo State, had agreed to the remedial measures taken by IIAA.
A new district attorney (the “New District Attorney”) assumed responsibility for the case in February 2018. The New District Attorney indicated that it would like the companies involved to try to reach a settlement agreement as to the remediation efforts to be taken after having discussions and negotiations with the New District Attorney’s technical experts. On September 10, 2019, the judge granted the New District Attorney's request to require answers to inquiries related to the case from the Department of Water and Electric Energy ("DAEE") and Sao Paulo State Sewage Company ("SABESP"), but DAEE and SABESP did not provide any additional, relevant information. IIAA is currently waiting for the New District Attorney's opinion on the matter and then intends to evaluate possible next steps. On November 8, 2020, it was determined that the New District Attorney had not presented the technical expert opinions within the applicable deadline and the New District Attorney subsequently filed a motion requesting an additional 30 days to present the technical expert opinions. The extension was granted, and the New District Attorney was required to present the technical expert opinions no later than March 2, 2021. There are no current demands or offers outstanding.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above actions, we are unable to provide meaningful quantification of how the final resolution of these claims may impact our future consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
MaxxForce Engine EGR Warranty Litigation
On June 24, 2014, N&C Transportation Ltd. ("N&C") filed a putative class action lawsuit against NIC, NI, Navistar Canada Inc., and Harbour International Trucks in Canada in the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the "N&C Action"). Subsequently, seven additional, similar putative class action lawsuits have been filed in various courts in Canada, including Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec (together with the N&C Action, the "Canadian Actions").
On November 16, 2016, the Supreme Court of British Columbia certified a Canada-wide class comprised of persons who purchased heavy-duty trucks equipped with Advanced EGR MaxxForce 11, MaxxForce 13, and MaxxForce 15 engines designed to meet 2010 EPA regulations. On August 1, 2018, the appellate court affirmed the November 2016 decision and certified three additional narrow issues on whether misrepresentations were made in Navistar's advertising materials. The next step will be an attendance before the case management judge regarding the details of the notice of certification to be given to the class. No date for this attendance has been set.
On July 7, 2014, Par 4 Transport, LLC filed a putative class action lawsuit against NI in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the "Par 4 Action"). Subsequently, seventeen additional putative class action lawsuits were filed in various United States district courts, (together with the Par 4 Action, the "U.S. Actions"). Some of the U.S. Actions named both NIC and NI, and alleged matters substantially similar to the Canadian Actions. More specifically, one or more of the Canadian Actions and the U.S. Actions (collectively, the "EGR Class Actions") seek to certify a class of persons or entities in Canada or the United States who purchased and/or leased a ProStar or other Navistar vehicle equipped with a model year 2008-2013 MaxxForce Advanced EGR engine.
In substance, the EGR Class Actions allege that the MaxxForce Advanced EGR engines are defective and that the Company and NI failed to disclose and correct the alleged defect. The EGR Class Actions assert claims based on theories of contract, breach of warranty, consumer fraud, unfair competition, misrepresentation and negligence. The EGR Class Actions seek relief in the form of monetary damages, punitive damages, declaratory relief, interest, fees, and costs.
In December 2014, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (the "MDL Panel") issued an order consolidating before Judge Joan B. Gottschall of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois all of the U.S. Actions, as well as certain non-class action MaxxForce Advanced EGR engine lawsuits that were pending on October 3, 2014 (the "MDL Action").
On May 11, 2015, lead counsel for the plaintiffs in the MDL Action filed a consolidated complaint, which was subsequently amended multiple times.
In May 2019, the parties to the MDL Action completed negotiation of a settlement agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") to resolve the U.S. Actions. The plaintiffs submitted the Settlement Agreement to the court for preliminary approval on May 28, 2019. The Settlement Agreement class consists of entities and natural persons who owned or leased a 2011-2014 model year vehicle equipped with a MaxxForce 11 or 13 liter engine certified to meet EPA 2010 emissions standards without selective catalytic reduction technology, provided that the vehicle was purchased or leased in the U.S.
Among other things, the Settlement Agreement requires that (1) the parties establish a non-reversionary common fund consisting of cash (the “Cash Fund”) and rebates (the “Rebate Fund”) with a total value of $135 million (the “Settlement Fund”); (2) NIC and NI contribute $85 million to the Cash Fund, which will be used to pay all settlement fees and expenses, service awards, attorneys’ fees and costs, and cash payments to members of the settlement class; (3) NI commit to make available rebates with a face value in the aggregate of $50 million to the Rebate Fund; and (4) the settlement class release NIC and NI and their affiliates from all claims and potential claims arising from or related to the allegations in the U.S. Actions, except for claims for personal injury or damage to third-party property. The Settlement Agreement further provides that amounts or value remaining in either the Cash Fund or the Rebate Fund after claims are processed will be used to pay approved claims from the other fund if the other fund is oversubscribed (the “Waterfall”). The Settlement Agreement states that NIC and NI deny all claims in the U.S. Actions, deny wrongdoing, liability or damage of any kind, and deny that NIC and NI acted improperly or wrongfully in any way. On February 3, 2020, NIC and NI funded $85 million to the Cash Fund. Any Waterfall from the Rebate Fund to the Cash Fund is capped at $35 million. We are waiting for the final adjudication of the claims by the settlement administrator. It is possible that a Waterfall from the Rebate Fund to the Cash Fund could occur.
On June 12, 2019, the court preliminarily approved the settlement. Members of the class were provided notice of the Settlement Agreement and an opportunity to object or opt out. Any members of the class who opted out will not receive any benefit from the Settlement Agreement or be bound by it.
Four class members filed a consolidated objection to the Settlement Agreement on October 10, 2019. On January 3, 2020, the court entered an order rejecting the objection and finding the settlement to be "fair, reasonable, and adequate." The court also granted the motion of lead counsel for the class plaintiffs for approval of an award of attorneys' fees and costs. On January 21, 2020, the court entered an Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action Settlement, Award of Attorneys' Fees and Costs and Final Order and Judgment.
In February 2020, three class members intervened in the MDL Action and filed motions asking the court to exclude them from the settlement or to permit them to opt out after the opt out deadline. In April and June 2020, the court denied these motions. In May 2020, two of the intervening class members appealed the court’s April 2020 order. The Company filed its opposition brief on August 19, 2020. The appellate court heard oral argument on November 2, 2020.
There are also non-class action MaxxForce Advanced EGR engine lawsuits filed against the Company in various state and federal courts. A number of non-class action lawsuits have been resolved in favor of the Company prior to trial or settled for immaterial amounts. Several cases have been resolved at trial with varying results. Several other non-class actions are pending at this time. One of the non-class action lawsuits ("Milan"), alleging violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act and fraud and involving approximately 235 trucks, was tried in Tennessee state court in August 2017, and resulted in a jury verdict of approximately $31 million against the Company, including $20 million in punitive damages.
In the third quarter of 2017, we recorded $31 million of charges in SG&A expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations related to the Milan lawsuit.
On August 14, 2019, a three-judge panel of the Tennessee Court of Appeals issued a unanimous opinion reversing the $31 million judgment and $1 million of fees and costs previously awarded to the Milan plaintiffs following an appeal filed by the Company in January 2018 challenging the jury verdict. In addition, the Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s judgment for Navistar on the Milan plaintiff's warranty claims. On October 11, 2019, the Milan plaintiffs filed an application for permission to appeal this ruling to the Tennessee Supreme Court. On January 16, 2020, the Tennessee Supreme Court granted permission to appeal. The Company filed its opposition brief on August 19, 2020. The Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 4, 2020.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the claims in the above actions, the Company recorded a charge in the Company’s fiscal second quarter ended April 30, 2019 in the amount of $159 million as a reserve for its expected obligations under the Settlement Agreement as well as for current period liabilities and potential future settlements with respect to certain other MaxxForce Advanced EGR engine lawsuits that are not included in the Settlement Agreement. In addition, the Company released a liability of $32 million, related to the judgment reversal in the Milan case in the third quarter ended July 31, 2019. These impacts were recorded in SG&A expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As noted above, with respect to the Settlement Agreement and the claims filed in connection with it, it is possible that a Waterfall from the Rebate Fund to the Cash Fund could result in an additional cash impact. Other than the aforementioned, we are unable to provide further meaningful quantification of how the final resolution of these matters may impact our future consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
EPA Clean Air Act Litigation
In February 2012, NI received a Notice of Violation ("NOV") from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA") pertaining to certain heavy-duty diesel engines which, according to the EPA, were not completely assembled by NI until calendar year 2010 and, therefore, were not covered by NI's model year 2009 certificates of conformity. The NOV concluded that NI's introduction into commerce of each of these engines violated the Federal Clean Air Act.
On July 14, 2015, the Department of Justice ("DOJ"), on behalf of the EPA, filed a lawsuit against NIC and NI in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Similar to the NOV, the lawsuit alleges that NIC and NI introduced into commerce approximately 7,749 heavy-duty diesel engines that were not covered by model year 2009 certificates of conformity because those engines were not completely assembled until calendar year 2010, resulting in violations of the Federal Clean Air Act. On July 16, 2015, the DOJ filed an amended complaint clarifying the amount of civil penalties being sought. The lawsuit requests injunctive relief and the assessment of civil penalties of up to $37,500 for each violation. On September 14, 2015, NIC and NI each filed an Answer and Affirmative Defenses to the Amended Complaint. We dispute the allegations in the lawsuit.
On March 1, 2017, the court entered a Memorandum Opinion and Order (i) granting a motion by the DOJ for summary judgment on the issue of liability with respect to NI, (ii) denying a motion by the DOJ for summary judgment on the issue of liability with respect to NIC, and (iii) denying a motion by NIC for summary judgment against the EPA.
On April 3, 2018, the parties jointly filed a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice for NIC only. The stipulation with prejudice has no effect on the claims made against NI. With the dismissal of NIC, the matter moved to the remedy phase with respect to NI. Discovery for the remedy phase has been completed. On July 30, 2020, NI filed a motion for partial summary judgment as to certain aspects of the remedy sought by the DOJ. The court denied that motion on December 21, 2020. In January 2021, the court set trial for this matter to begin on July 19, 2021.
At a status conference on October 22, 2020, the parties reported on the status of ongoing settlement discussions. Further mediation sessions were held in November and December 2020.
Based on our assessment of the facts underlying the amended complaint above, we recorded an additional charge of $4 million in the first quarter of 2020 in SG&A expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations, resulting in the recording of a total estimated liability of $6 million at October 31, 2020. Total cash outlays in future periods could range from $6 million to $291 million related to the resolution of this matter. Other than the aforementioned, we are unable to provide further meaningful quantification of how the final resolution of this matter may impact our future consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Navistar Defense MRAP Litigation
In the third quarter of 2016, Navistar Defense, LLC ("NDLLC") received a subpoena from the United States Department of Defense Inspector General (the "DOD IG"). The subpoena requested documents relating to NDLLC's sale of its independent suspension systems ("ISS") for military vehicles to the government for the period from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010.
Beginning in June 2016, NDLLC made submissions of documents responsive to the subpoena and engaged in ongoing discussions with government representatives, including representatives from the DOD IG and the DOJ. Such discussions included assertions that NDLLC may have overcharged the United States for the ISS components. In August 2017, NDLLC received a letter from the DOJ claiming that NDLLC made false and misleading statements during the course of price negotiations and during the Defense Contract Audit Agency audit which resulted in NDLLC overcharging the United States for the ISS components by approximately $88 million and asking for treble damages and penalties for a total demand of approximately $264 million. NDLLC responded to the DOJ’s demand letter explaining its position that it has no liability in this matter, and outlining the bases for such position, and stating that NDLLC intends to vigorously defend its position.
On December 8, 2017, NDLLC received another subpoena from the DOD IG which requested documents relating to NDLLC's pricing of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (“MRAP”) vehicle and its sale of parts to the government for the period from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2013. NDLLC responded to the subpoena.
On July 10, 2018, NDLLC received another subpoena from the DOD IG requesting additional custodian emails and documents related to the MRAP and ISS components. NDLLC responded to the subpoena. Additionally, in September and October 2018, the DOJ conducted interviews of certain current and former employees.
On December 3, 2019, the DOJ filed a complaint against NDLLC in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia partially intervening in what had been a sealed False Claims Act (“FCA”) case previously filed by a relator. The relator, a former NDLLC employee, filed his initial complaint in September 2013 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The relator filed an amended complaint on November 1, 2019, alleging that NDLLC submitted false pricing support to the government in connection with three MRAP contract parts or part systems - the chassis, the engine, and 13 components of the 3,898 ISS kits (“Relator’s ISS Claim”). The relator alleges single damages of $1.1 billion for the chassis, $36 million for the engine, and $119 million for the Relator’s ISS Claim, totaling approximately $1.3 billion in single damages and $3.8 billion in treble damages. The DOJ’s complaint in partial intervention alleges that NDLLC submitted false pricing support in connection with 11 of the components of 3,803 ISS kits and seeks damages of an unspecified amount under the FCA and common law theories of mistake, unjust enrichment, and fraud. On January 10, 2020, NDLLC filed a motion to transfer venue to the Northern District of Illinois. On January 16, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia entered an order staying deadlines to respond to the complaints, pending resolution of the motion to transfer venue.
On November 5, 2020, the parties filed a Joint Motion to Stay and Notice of Settlement in Principle, explaining that the parties reached a settlement in principle for a comprehensive resolution of the claims in both DOJ's and Relator's complaints. We recorded an accrual of $58 million in the fourth quarter, which included $8 million of legal and other fees, related to the settlement in principle. On November 6, 2020, the Court granted the motion, staying the action until February 5, 2021, and denying without prejudice the pending motion to transfer venue. The Court ordered that on or before February 5, 2021, the parties must file a joint stipulation of dismissal or a joint status report. On February 8, 2021, after the DOJ filed a Joint Status report requesting an extension of the stay, the Court ordered the parties to submit another joint report on April 8, 2021 and every 30 days thereafter.
Customer Dispute
On August 20, 2020, a customer, Hirschbach Motor Lines, Inc. ("Hirschbach"), filed a complaint against NIC and NI in the Northern District of Iowa federal court, alleging various causes of action (including allegations relating to the parties' contractual relationship) and requesting monetary damages (including punitive damages and attorneys' fees). On October 13, 2020, Hirschbach and NIC filed a stipulation of dismissal without prejudice as to NIC. NI filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on October 15, 2020. The court issued a seal order for the complaint and its exhibits, as well as NI's motion to dismiss.
Following settlement discussions, the parties reached an agreement in principle to resolve the claims asserted in the Hirschbach lawsuit. On December 7, 2020, the court entered an order staying all further action in the case and directing the parties to file a stipulated dismissal within 30 days. The amount of the agreement in principle was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2020 and was not material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The parties executed a settlement agreement effective December 30, 2020, and jointly filed a Stipulation of Dismissal on that date. On December 30, 2020, the court dismissed the case pursuant to the Stipulation of Dismissal.
Legal Proceedings Related to the Merger
On January 7, 2021 and February 18, 2021, three substantially similar complaints were filed against NIC and the members of NIC's Board in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware by purported stockholders of the Company, captioned Stein v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-00013 (D. Del.) ("Stein"), LaFrance v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-00016 (D. Del.) ("LaFrance"), and Williams v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-00225 (D. Del.) ("Williams"), respectively.
On January 19, 2021, January 21, 2021, and February 11, 2021, substantially similar complaints were filed against NIC and the members of the Board in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Anderson v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No 21-cv-00453 (S.D.N.Y) ("Anderson"), Grinberger v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-00561 (S.D.N.Y) ("Grinberger"), Sheridan v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-01233 (S.D.N.Y) ("Sheridan"), and Arnold v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-01236 (S.D.N.Y) ("Arnold"), respectively.
The Anderson Action also names Parent and Merger Subsidiary as defendants.
On January 25, 2021, a substantially similar complaint was filed against NIC and the members of the Board in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, captioned Walker v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-00398 (E.D.N.Y.) ("Walker"). On February 19, 2021, a substantially similar complaint was filed against NIC and the members of the Board in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, captioned Baker v. Navistar International Corporation, et al., Case No. 21-cv-00762 (E.D.Pa.) ("Baker"). The complaints referenced above (collectively, the "Complaints") allege that the Proxy Statement (defined below) and preliminary versions of the Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on December 22, 2020 and January 21, 2021, were materially incomplete and therefore misleading in certain aspects.
On January 20, 2021, a putative class action complaint was filed against NIC, the Board, Parent and Merger Sub in the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, Chancery Division, captioned Drulias v. Clarke, et al., Case No. 2021-CH-000022 (Ill. DuPage Cty. Cir. Ct.) (“Drulias” and, collectively with Stein, LaFrance, Anderson, Grinberger, Walker, Sheridan, Arnold, Williams and Baker, the "Complaints"). Drulias alleges breaches of the fiduciary duties of due care, good faith, loyalty, fair dealing and full disclosure under Delaware law by NIC and the members of the Board, and alleges that Parent and TRATON US, Inc. aided and abetted such alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.
On January 29, 2021, NIC filed the definitive proxy statement with the SEC relating to the Merger (the "Proxy Statement").
NIC believes the allegations in the Complaints are without merit. However, on February 22, 2021, NIC reached a settlement or a settlement in principle with respect to each of the Complaints. In connection with the settlements and settlements in principle, NIC voluntarily supplemented the Proxy Statement with the disclosures set forth in the Form 8-K dated and filed on February 23, 2021 in exchange for a release of all of the claims alleged in the Complaints. The aggregate amount of such settlements are immaterial, and we expect that the aggregate amount of the definitive settlements for those Complaints that NIC has reached a settlement in principle will also be immaterial. On February 24, 2021, Arnold was dismissed. On February 26, 2021, Stein, LaFrance, Williams, Baker and Drulias were dismissed. On March 2, 2021, Anderson, Grinberger and Sheridan were dismissed. On March 3, 2021, Walker was dismissed.
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Segment Reporting
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
The following is a description of our four reporting segments:
•Our Truck segment manufactures and distributes Class 4 through 8 trucks and buses under the International and IC Bus ("IC") brands, and produces engines under our proprietary brand name. This segment sells its products in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico markets, as well as through our export truck business.
•Our Parts segment provides customers with proprietary products needed to support the International commercial truck, IC Bus, proprietary engine lines, and export parts business, as well as our other product lines. Our Parts segment also provides a wide selection of other standard truck, trailer, and engine aftermarket parts. Also included in the Parts segment are the operating results of BDP, which manages the sourcing, merchandising, and distribution of certain service parts we sell to Ford in North America.
•Our Global Operations segment primarily consists of Brazil engine operations which produce diesel engines under contract manufacturing arrangements, as well as under the MWM brand, for sale to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in South America.
•Our Financial Services segment provides retail, wholesale, and lease financing of products sold by the Truck and Parts segments and their dealers within the U.S. and Mexico, as well as financing for wholesale accounts and selected retail accounts receivable. This segment also facilitates financing relationships in the U.S. and other countries to support our Manufacturing Operations.
Corporate contains those items that are not included in our four segments.
Segment Profit (Loss)
We define segment profit (loss) as net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, excluding income tax benefit (expense). Selected financial information from our Consolidated Statements of Operations and our Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal Operations
Financial
Services(A)
Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
External sales and revenues, net$1,213 $465 $89 $45 $— $1,812 
Intersegment sales and revenues24 2 6 6 (38)— 
Total sales and revenues, net$1,237 $467 $95 $51 $(38)$1,812 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax$(81)$111 $6 $12 $(130)$(82)
Income tax benefit— — — — 18 18 
Segment profit (loss)
$(81)$111 $6 $12 $(148)$(100)
Depreciation and amortization$29 $2 $1 $18 $1 $51 
Interest expense— — — 13 51 64 
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates(1)— — — — (1)
Capital expenditures(B)
69 — — 2 2 73 
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal Operations
Financial
Services(A)
Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
External sales and revenues, net$1,238 $492 $61 $46 $1 $1,838 
Intersegment sales and revenues4 1 7 11 (23)— 
Total sales and revenues, net$1,242 $493 $68 $57 $(22)$1,838 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax$(58)$119 $— $17 $(114)$(36)
Income tax benefit— — — — 5 5 
Segment profit (loss)
$(58)$119 $— $17 $(119)$(41)
Depreciation and amortization$27 $2 $2 $17 $2 $50 
Interest expense— — — 19 46 65 
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates(1)— — — — (1)
       Capital expenditures(B)
47 5 1 — 6 59 
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(A)    Total sales and revenues in the Financial Services segment include interest revenues of $27 million and $35 million for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(B)    Exclusive of purchases of equipment leased to others.
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal OperationsFinancial
Services		Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Segment assets, as of:
January 31, 2021$1,634 $654 $230 $2,149 $1,451 $6,118 
October 31, 20201,619 663 216 2,191 1,948 6,637 
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Stockholders' Deficit
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Deficit Stockholders' Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table presents changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, included in our Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsDefined Benefit PlansTotal
Balance as of October 31, 2020$(404)$(1,461)$(1,865)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications25 37 62 
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss(A)
— 17 17 
Net current-period other comprehensive income25 54 79 
Balance as of January 31, 2021$(379)$(1,407)$(1,786)
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsDefined Benefit PlansTotal
Balance as of October 31, 2019$(321)$(1,591)$(1,912)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(8)— (8)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss(A)
— 25 25 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(8)25 17 
Reclassification of stranded tax effects(B)
— (189)(189)
Balance as of January 31, 2020$(329)$(1,755)$(2,084)
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(A)    The amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss relate to amortization of actuarial losses and are included in Other expense, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. There was minimal related tax expense in the quarters ended January 31, 2021 and 2020.
(B) During the quarter ended January 31, 2020, we reclassified $189 million of stranded tax effects out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss and into Accumulated deficit. The stranded tax effects remained a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a result of the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets related to our U.S. pension and OPEB plans through the statement of operations, to the new U.S. federal tax rate of 21% through our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result, stranded tax effects within Accumulated other comprehensive loss which would not be realized at the established historical tax rates have now been adjusted through equity.
v3.20.4
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation
The following table presents the information used in the calculation of our basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share all attributable to NIC in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions, except per share data)20212020
Numerator:
Amounts attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders:
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax$(82)$(36)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax1 — 
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders $(81)$(36)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic99.9 99.5 
Effect of dilutive securities— — 
Diluted99.9 99.5 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Navistar International Corporation:
Basic:
Continuing operations$(0.82)$(0.36)
Discontinued operations0.01 — 
       Basic$(0.81)$(0.36)
Diluted:
Continuing operations$(0.82)$(0.36)
Discontinued operations0.01 — 
Diluted$(0.81)$(0.36)
The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes outstanding options and other common stock equivalents in periods where inclusion of such potential common stock instruments would be anti-dilutive. For the three months ended
January 31, 2021 and 2020, no dilutive securities were included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because they would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss attributable to NIC.
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Organization and Description of the Business Organization and Description of the BusinessNavistar International Corporation ("NIC"), incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1993, is a holding company whose principal operating entities are Navistar, Inc. ("NI") and Navistar Financial Corporation ("NFC"). References herein to the "Company," "we," "our," or "us" refer collectively to NIC and its consolidated subsidiaries, including certain variable interest entities ("VIEs") of which we are the primary beneficiary. We operate in four principal industry segments: Truck, Parts, Global Operations (collectively called "Manufacturing operations"), and Financial Services, which consists of NFC and our foreign finance operations (collectively called "Financial Services operations").
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the assets, liabilities, and results of operations of our Manufacturing operations and our Financial Services operations, including VIEs of which we are the primary beneficiary. The effects of transactions among consolidated entities have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated amounts.
We prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for comprehensive annual financial statements.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020, which should be read in conjunction with the disclosures therein. In our opinion, these interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of annual operating results.
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entities
We have an interest in several VIEs, primarily joint ventures, established to manufacture or distribute products and enhance our operational capabilities. We have determined for certain of our VIEs that we are the primary beneficiary because we have the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact its economic performance and we have the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Accordingly, we include in our consolidated financial statements the assets and liabilities and results of operations of those entities, even though we may not own a majority voting interest. The liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather they represent claims against the specific assets of these VIEs. Assets of these entities are not readily available to satisfy claims against our general assets.
We are the primary beneficiary of our Blue Diamond Parts, LLC ("BDP") joint venture with Ford Motor Company ("Ford"). As a result, our Consolidated Balance Sheets include assets of $47 million and $37 million, and liabilities of $4 million and $3 million, as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively. As of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, assets include $30 million and $4 million of cash and cash equivalents, respectively, which are not readily available to satisfy claims against our general assets. The creditors of BDP do not have recourse to our general credit. In October 2019, Ford notified us of its intention to dissolve the BDP joint venture effective October 2021.
Our Financial Services segment consolidates several VIEs. As a result, our Consolidated Balance Sheets include secured assets of $640 million and $661 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, and liabilities of $600 million and $610 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, all of which are involved in securitizations that are treated as asset-backed debt. In addition, our Consolidated Balance Sheets include secured assets of $378 million and $397 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, and corresponding liabilities of $252 million and $288 million, at the respective dates, which are related to other secured transactions that do not qualify for sale accounting treatment, and, therefore, are treated as borrowings secured by operating and finance leases. Investors that hold securitization debt have a priority claim on the cash flows generated by their respective securitized assets to the extent that the related VIEs are required to make principal and interest payments. Investors in securitizations of these entities have no recourse to our general credit.
We also have an interest in other VIEs, which we do not consolidate because we are not the primary beneficiary. Our financial support and maximum loss exposure relating to these non-consolidated VIEs are not material to our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
We use the equity method to account for our investments in entities that we do not control under the voting interest or variable interest models, but where we have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies. Equity in income (loss) of non-consolidated affiliates includes our share of the net income (loss) of these entities.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is principally determined using the first-in, first-out method. Our gross used truck inventory was $127 million at January 31, 2021 compared to $135 million at October 31, 2020, offset by reserves of $25 million and $37 million, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment
We report land, buildings, leasehold improvements, machinery and equipment (including tooling and pattern equipment), furniture, fixtures, and equipment, and equipment leased to others at cost, net of depreciation. We initially record assets under finance lease obligations at the present value of the aggregate future minimum lease payments. We depreciate our assets using the straight-line method over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful lives of the assets.
We test for impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group (hereinafter referred to as "asset group") may not be recoverable by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the operation of the asset group and its eventual disposition to the carrying value. It is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months, we could recognize additional impairment charges for certain trucks under operating leases where Navistar is a lessor, which could be material, if we experience continued declines in excess of our forecasted expected residual values, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for used trucks or a change in the mix of sales through various market channels.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods presented. Significant estimates and assumptions are used for, but are not limited to, pension and other postretirement benefits, allowance for credit losses, tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances, product warranty accruals, asbestos and other product liability accruals, asset impairment charges, restructuring charges and litigation-related accruals. Actual results could differ from our estimates.
Concentration Risks
Concentration Risks
Our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows are subject to concentration risks related to our significant unionized workforce. As of January 31, 2021, approximately 7,300, or 99%, of our hourly workers and approximately 700, or 13%, of our salaried workers, are represented by labor unions and are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Our future operations may be affected by changes in governmental procurement policies, budget considerations, changing national defense requirements, and political, regulatory and economic developments in the U.S. and certain foreign countries (primarily Canada, Mexico, and Brazil).
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (Topic 326), and subsequently issued various ASUs to clarify the implementation guidance in ASU 2016-13. This ASU sets forth an expected credit loss model which requires the measurement of expected credit losses for financial instruments based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, and certain off-balance sheet credit exposures. The impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements primarily resulted from our Financial Services operations and certain financial guarantees.
We measure expected credit losses differently depending on the type of receivable or credit exposure. To measure expected credit losses on our finance receivables we use recent historical loss data, then we apply a forward-looking adjustment based on internal and external forecasts of the relevant unemployment rate and real GDP. The forward-looking adjustment is determined using the relationship between these economic indicators and our historical loss data. The forward-looking adjustment is applied to the first two years of the amortizing receivables balances, after which, the estimate reverts to the historical loss rate on a one-year straight-line basis throughout the full remaining amortization period of the receivables. We have determined that two years is a reasonable and supportable forecast period. Additionally, we may make further quantitative or qualitative adjustments to the above models if we determine that the result is not representative of the expected credit loss after assessing the current condition of the credit environment. Our wholesale notes and accounts receivable, retail accounts, trade accounts and other receivables are short term in nature and do not have a measurable pattern of historical losses, therefore, we use the average loss per occurrence, based on historical losses, if any. Expected credit losses are recorded as an allowance for credit losses and netted against finance or trade receivables on the balance sheet through a charge to Selling, general and administrative expenses.
When we identify significant customers as a probable risk of default, we segregate those customers’ receivables and specifically measure the expected credit loss based primarily on the market value of the collateral, less remarketing costs. We use our used truck inventory values in estimating the market value of collateral.
We measure the expected credit loss of our off-balance sheet financial guarantees using the same model as our finance receivables including the application of the two-year reasonable and supportable forecast period and the reversion to historical loss data. A guarantee reserve is established in Other current liabilities through a charge to Sales of manufactured products, net. See Note 11, Fair Value Measurements, and Note 12, Commitments and Contingencies, for more information on our financial guarantees.
The adoption of ASU No. 2016-13 includes new disclosures which can be found in Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses, which was previously referred to as Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. See Note 5 for a beginning balance reconciliation from Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
We adopted this ASU using a modified retrospective transition on November 1, 2020. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standard in effect for those periods. The cumulative effects of the adjustment made to our November 1, 2020 Consolidated Balance Sheet for the adoption of the new credit loss standard were as follows:
(in millions)Balance at October 31, 2020Change Due to New StandardBalance at November 1, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Finance receivables, net$1,371 $(3)$1,368 
     Total current assets4,577 (3)4,574 
Finance receivables, net251 (4)247 
Trade and other receivables, net7 (1)6 
Deferred taxes, net117 2 119 
     Total assets$6,637 $(6)$6,631 
LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Other current liabilities$1,453 $1 $1,454 
Total current liabilities3,371 1 3,372 
Total liabilities10,459 1 10,460 
Stockholders' deficit
Total stockholders' deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation(3,826)(7)(3,833)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit$6,637 $(6)$6,631 
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ASU No. 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes". This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions previously included in the guidance. In addition, the ASU provides new guidance on accounting for specific taxes and minor codification improvements. This ASU is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Product Warranty and Deferred Warranty Revenue
The following table presents accrued product warranty and deferred warranty revenue activity:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)20212020
Balance at beginning of period$449 $510 
Costs accrued and revenues deferred31 35 
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties(A)
49 4 
Payments and revenues recognized(66)(67)
Other adjustments(B)
(1)— 
Balance at end of period462 482 
Less: Current portion225 201 
Noncurrent accrued product warranty and deferred warranty revenue$237 $281 
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(A)    Adjustments to pre-existing warranties reflect changes in our estimate of warranty costs for products sold in prior fiscal periods. Such adjustments typically occur when claims experience deviates from historic and expected trends. In the first quarter of 2021, we had higher adjustments to prior periods related to standard Truck warranties than we had in the first quarter of 2020. Our warranty liability is generally affected by component failure rates, repair costs, and the timing of failures. Future events and circumstances related to these factors could materially change our estimates and require adjustments to our liability. In addition, new product launches require a greater use of judgment in developing estimates until historical experience becomes available.
(B) Other adjustments consist of $1 million of adjustments to pre-existing warranty accruals related to discontinued operations.
Schedule of Balance Sheet Adjustments for Adoption of New Credit Loss Standard The cumulative effects of the adjustment made to our November 1, 2020 Consolidated Balance Sheet for the adoption of the new credit loss standard were as follows:
(in millions)Balance at October 31, 2020Change Due to New StandardBalance at November 1, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Finance receivables, net$1,371 $(3)$1,368 
     Total current assets4,577 (3)4,574 
Finance receivables, net251 (4)247 
Trade and other receivables, net7 (1)6 
Deferred taxes, net117 2 119 
     Total assets$6,637 $(6)$6,631 
LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Other current liabilities$1,453 $1 $1,454 
Total current liabilities3,371 1 3,372 
Total liabilities10,459 1 10,460 
Stockholders' deficit
Total stockholders' deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation(3,826)(7)(3,833)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit$6,637 $(6)$6,631 
v3.20.4
Revenue (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables disaggregate our external revenue by product type:
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal OperationsFinancial
Services		Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
Truck products and services(A)
$1,014 $— $— $— $2 $1,016 
Truck contract manufacturing109 — — — — 109 
Used trucks58 — — — — 58 
Engines— 50 73 — — 123 
Parts— 415 16 — — 431 
Extended warranty contracts32 — — — — 32 
Sales of manufactured products, net1,213 465 89 — 2 1,769 
Retail financing(B)
— — — 39 (2)37 
Wholesale financing(B)
— — — 6 — 6 
Finance revenues— — — 45 (2)43 
Sales and revenues, net$1,213 $465 $89 $45 $— $1,812 

(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal OperationsFinancial
Services		Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
Truck products and services(A)
$1,075 $— $— $— $3 $1,078 
Truck contract manufacturing97 — — — — 97 
Used trucks41 — — — — 41 
Engines— 50 47 — — 97 
Parts— 442 14 — — 456 
Extended warranty contracts25 — — — — 25 
Sales of manufactured products, net1,238 492 61 — 3 1,794 
Retail financing(B)
— — — 37 (2)35 
Wholesale financing(B)
— — — 9 — 9 
Finance revenues— — — 46 (2)44 
Sales and revenues, net$1,238 $492 $61 $46 $1 $1,838 
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(A)     Includes other markets primarily consisting of Bus, Export Truck and Mexico.
(B)     Retail financing and Wholesale financing revenues in the Financial Services segment include interest revenue of $14 million and $6 million, respectively, for the three months ended January 31, 2021, and $15 million and $9 million, respectively, for the three months ended January 31, 2020.
v3.20.4
Finance Receivables (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Finance Receivables, Net
Our Finance receivables, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of the following:
(in millions)As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
Retail portfolio$640 $622 
Wholesale portfolio895 1,025 
Total finance receivables1,535 1,647 
Less: Allowance for credit losses35 25 
Total finance receivables, net1,500 1,622 
Less: Current portion, net(A)
1,246 1,371 
Noncurrent portion, net$254 $251 
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(A)The current portion of finance receivables is computed based on contractual maturities. Actual cash collections typically vary from the contractual cash flows because of prepayments, extensions, delinquencies, credit losses, and renewals.
Schedule of Finance Revenues The following table presents the components of our Finance revenues from our Financial Services segment:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)20212020
Retail notes and finance leases revenue$16 $16 
Wholesale notes revenue11 16 
Operating lease revenue23 21 
Retail and wholesale accounts revenue1 4 
Gross finance revenues51 57 
Less: Intercompany revenues6 11 
Finance revenues$45 $46 
v3.20.4
Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Allowance For Credit Losses [Abstract]  
Allowance for Credit Losses on Receivables
The following tables present the activity related to our allowance for credit losses for our retail portfolio segment, wholesale portfolio segment, and trade and other receivables. On November 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-13. For an explanation of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, see Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Trade and
Other
Receivables		Total
Allowance for doubtful accounts at October 31, 2020$23 $2 $19 $44 
Adoption of ASU 2016-137 — 1 8 
Reclassifications(A)
— — (8)(8)
Allowance for credit losses at November 1, 202030 2 12 44 
Provision for credit losses3 — — 3 
Charge-offs(2)— — (2)
Recoveries— — — — 
Other(B)
2 — — 2 
Allowance for credit losses at end of period$33 $2 $12 $47 
Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Trade and
Other
Receivables		Total
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period$20 $3 $21 $44 
Provision for doubtful accounts3 — 1 4 
Charge-offs(2)— — (2)
Recoveries— — — — 
Other(B)
1 — (1)— 
Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of period$22 $3 $21 $46 
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(A) In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we reclassified $8 million of non-credit allowances existing at October 31, 2020, to other components of Trade and other receivables, net and Other current liabilities.
(B) Amounts include the impact from currency translation.
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivables The following table presents information regarding impaired finance receivables:
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		TotalRetail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Total
Impaired finance receivables with specific loss reserves$40 $— $40 $31 $— $31 
Impaired finance receivables without specific loss reserves— — — — — — 
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables14 — 14 12 — 12 
Finance receivables on non-accrual status29 — 29 31 — 31 
Schedule of Aging Analysis for Finance Receivables The following table presents the aging analysis for finance receivables:
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
(in millions)Retail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		TotalRetail
Portfolio		Wholesale
Portfolio		Total
Current, and up to 30 days past due$573 $894 $1,467 $558 $1,024 $1,582 
30-90 days past due45 1 46 44 1 45 
Over 90 days past due22 — 22 20 — 20 
Total finance receivables$640 $895 $1,535 $622 $1,025 $1,647 
Schedule of Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators The following table presents the amortized cost of our receivables that have an original maturity of more than one year. Performing and non-performing receivables are disaggregated as we measure expected credit losses differently. This table excludes our wholesale portfolio, trade accounts and other receivables which are short term in nature.
Year of Origination
(in millions)20212020201920182017Prior to 2017Total
Retail - U.S. performing receivables$3 $18 $10 $5 $5 $1 $42 
Retail - Mexico performing receivables33 122 96 64 32 7 354 
   Total performing receivables36 140 106 69 37 8 396 
Retail - U.S. non-performing receivables— — — — — — — 
Retail - Mexico non-performing receivables— 5 4 9 4 3 25 
   Total non-performing receivables— 5 4 9 4 3 25 
Retail - Total$36 $145 $110 $78 $41 $11 $421 
v3.20.4
Inventories (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories The following table presents the components of Inventories, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in millions)January 31,
2021		October 31,
2020
Finished products$524 $516 
Work in process60 25 
Raw materials264 222 
Total inventories, net$848 $763 
v3.20.4
Leases (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Balance Sheet Information Related to Financing and Operating Leases
The following table presents balance sheet information related to finance and operating leases:
(in millions)As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
Operating lease right of use assets$115 $119 
Finance lease right of use assets(A)
2 2 
     Total right of use assets$117 $121 
Operating lease liabilities
     Other current liabilities$29 $30 
     Other noncurrent liabilities89 92 
Finance lease liabilities
     Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt— 1 
     Long-term debt1 1 
     Total lease liabilities$119 $124 
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(A)Finance lease right of use assets are included in Property and Equipment, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule of Operating Lease Income
The following table presents revenue from finance and operating leases, included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Sales of manufactured products, net$— $6 $— $8 
Finance revenues7 21 7 19 
Other expense, net— 1 — 1 
     Total lease revenue$7 $28 $7 $28 
_______________________
(A) Finance revenues consist primarily of interest income. Additional fees, such as late fees, are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
Schedule of Financing Lease Income
The following table presents revenue from finance and operating leases, included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
(in millions)
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases(A)
Operating Leases
Sales of manufactured products, net$— $6 $— $8 
Finance revenues7 21 7 19 
Other expense, net— 1 — 1 
     Total lease revenue$7 $28 $7 $28 
_______________________
(A) Finance revenues consist primarily of interest income. Additional fees, such as late fees, are not material to our consolidated financial statements.
v3.20.4
Debt (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt
The following tables present the components of Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt and Long-term debt in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in millions)January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
Manufacturing operations
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, due 2025, net of unamortized discount of $5 at both dates and unamortized debt issuance costs of $7 and $8, respectively
$1,540 $1,543 
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $10 and $11, respectively
590 589 
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $12 and $13, respectively
1,088 1,087 
Loan Agreement related to 4.75% Tax Exempt Bonds, due 2040, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2 at both dates
223 223 
Financed lease obligations42 45 
Other5 9 
Total Manufacturing operations debt3,488 3,496 
Less: Current portion43 45 
Net long-term Manufacturing operations debt$3,445 $3,451 
(in millions)January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
Financial Services operations
Asset-backed debt issued by consolidated SPEs, at fixed and variable rates, due serially through 2022, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3 and $4, respectively
$661 $724 
Bank credit facilities, at fixed and variable rates, due dates from 2021 through 2026, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of less than $1 and $1, respectively
731 940 
Borrowings secured by operating and finance leases, at various rates, due serially through 2026189 170 
Total Financial Services operations debt1,581 1,834 
Less: Current portion522 595 
Net long-term Financial Services operations debt$1,059 $1,239 
v3.20.4
Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Expense
Net periodic benefit expense included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020 are comprised of the following:
Three Months Ended January 31,
 Pension BenefitsHealth and Life
Insurance Benefits
(in millions)2021202020212020
Service cost for benefits earned during the period$2 $2 $— $1 
Interest on obligation14 21 3 7 
Amortization of cumulative loss (gain)27 25 (10)— 
Contractual termination benefits9 — 3 — 
Premiums on pension insurance3 3 — — 
Expected return on assets(33)(36)(4)(5)
Net periodic benefit expense (income)$22 $15 $(8)$3 
v3.20.4
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value, Recurring Basis
The following table presents the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
As of January 31, 2021As of October 31, 2020
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Derivative financial instruments:
Commodity forward contracts(A)
$— $9 $— $9 $— $4 $— $4 
Foreign currency contracts(A)
— 2 — 2 — 5 — 5 
Total assets$— $11 $— $11 $— $9 $— $9 
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments:
Commodity forward contracts(B)
$— $— $— $— $— $2 $— $2 
Foreign currency contracts(B)
— 4 — 4 — 3 — 3 
Guarantees— — 23 23 — — 29 29 
Total liabilities$— $4 $23 $27 $— $5 $29 $34 
_________________________
(A)    The asset values of commodity forward contracts and foreign currency contracts are included in Other current assets and Other noncurrent assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(B)    The liability values of commodity forward contracts and foreign currency contracts are included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets
Financial Instruments Classified Within Level 3 The following table presents the changes for those financial instruments classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)20212020
Guarantees at beginning of period$(29)$(27)
Net terminations5 2 
Settlements1 1 
Guarantees at end of period$(23)$(24)
Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments The following tables present the carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments:
As of January 31, 2021
 Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Value
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Retail notes$— $— $223 $223 $228 
Liabilities
Debt:
Manufacturing operations
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, due 2025— — 1,550 1,550 1,540 
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025
— 671 — 671 590 
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026
— 1,144 — 1,144 1,088 
Loan Agreement related to 4.75% Tax Exempt Bonds, due 2040
— 243 — 243 223 
Financed lease obligations— — 43 43 42 
Other(A)
— — 4 4 4 
Financial Services operations
Asset-backed debt issued by consolidated SPEs, due serially through 2022— — 663 663 661 
Bank credit facilities, due dates from 2021 through 2026— — 709 709 731 
Borrowings secured by operating and finance leases, due serially through 2026— — 191 191 189 
As of October 31, 2020
 Estimated Fair ValueCarrying Value
(in millions)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets
Retail notes$— $— $223 $223 $222 
Liabilities
Debt:
Manufacturing operations
Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement, due 2025— — 1,538 1,538 1,543 
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025
— 665 — 665 589 
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026
— 1,137 — 1,137 1,087 
Loan Agreement related to 4.75% Tax Exempt Bonds, due 2040
— 227 — 227 223 
Financed lease obligations— — 46 46 45 
Other(A)
— — 7 7 7 
Financial Services operations
Asset-backed debt issued by consolidated SPEs, at various rates, due serially through 2022— — 726 726 724 
Senior secured NFC Term Loan, due 2025— — — — — 
Bank credit facilities, due dates from 2021 through 2026— — 914 914 940 
Borrowings secured by operating and finance leases, due serially through 2026— — 171 171 170 
________________________
(A)Excludes non-financial instrument debt of $1 million and $2 million as of January 31, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively.
v3.20.4
Segment Reporting (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Selected Financial Information, by Segment
We define segment profit (loss) as net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, excluding income tax benefit (expense). Selected financial information from our Consolidated Statements of Operations and our Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows:
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal Operations
Financial
Services(A)
Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
External sales and revenues, net$1,213 $465 $89 $45 $— $1,812 
Intersegment sales and revenues24 2 6 6 (38)— 
Total sales and revenues, net$1,237 $467 $95 $51 $(38)$1,812 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax$(81)$111 $6 $12 $(130)$(82)
Income tax benefit— — — — 18 18 
Segment profit (loss)
$(81)$111 $6 $12 $(148)$(100)
Depreciation and amortization$29 $2 $1 $18 $1 $51 
Interest expense— — — 13 51 64 
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates(1)— — — — (1)
Capital expenditures(B)
69 — — 2 2 73 
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal Operations
Financial
Services(A)
Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Three Months Ended January 31, 2020
External sales and revenues, net$1,238 $492 $61 $46 $1 $1,838 
Intersegment sales and revenues4 1 7 11 (23)— 
Total sales and revenues, net$1,242 $493 $68 $57 $(22)$1,838 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax$(58)$119 $— $17 $(114)$(36)
Income tax benefit— — — — 5 5 
Segment profit (loss)
$(58)$119 $— $17 $(119)$(41)
Depreciation and amortization$27 $2 $2 $17 $2 $50 
Interest expense— — — 19 46 65 
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates(1)— — — — (1)
       Capital expenditures(B)
47 5 1 — 6 59 
_______________________
(A)    Total sales and revenues in the Financial Services segment include interest revenues of $27 million and $35 million for the three months ended January 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(B)    Exclusive of purchases of equipment leased to others.
(in millions)TruckPartsGlobal OperationsFinancial
Services		Corporate
and
Eliminations		Total
Segment assets, as of:
January 31, 2021$1,634 $654 $230 $2,149 $1,451 $6,118 
October 31, 20201,619 663 216 2,191 1,948 6,637 
v3.20.4
Stockholders' Deficit (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table presents changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, included in our Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit:
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsDefined Benefit PlansTotal
Balance as of October 31, 2020$(404)$(1,461)$(1,865)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications25 37 62 
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss(A)
— 17 17 
Net current-period other comprehensive income25 54 79 
Balance as of January 31, 2021$(379)$(1,407)$(1,786)
(in millions)Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsDefined Benefit PlansTotal
Balance as of October 31, 2019$(321)$(1,591)$(1,912)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(8)— (8)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss(A)
— 25 25 
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)(8)25 17 
Reclassification of stranded tax effects(B)
— (189)(189)
Balance as of January 31, 2020$(329)$(1,755)$(2,084)
_________________________
(A)    The amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss relate to amortization of actuarial losses and are included in Other expense, net in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. There was minimal related tax expense in the quarters ended January 31, 2021 and 2020.
(B) During the quarter ended January 31, 2020, we reclassified $189 million of stranded tax effects out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss and into Accumulated deficit. The stranded tax effects remained a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss as a result of the remeasurement of our deferred tax assets related to our U.S. pension and OPEB plans through the statement of operations, to the new U.S. federal tax rate of 21% through our Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result, stranded tax effects within Accumulated other comprehensive loss which would not be realized at the established historical tax rates have now been adjusted through equity.
v3.20.4
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share All Attributable to NIC The following table presents the information used in the calculation of our basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share all attributable to NIC in our Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions, except per share data)20212020
Numerator:
Amounts attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders:
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax$(82)$(36)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax1 — 
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders $(81)$(36)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic99.9 99.5 
Effect of dilutive securities— — 
Diluted99.9 99.5 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Navistar International Corporation:
Basic:
Continuing operations$(0.82)$(0.36)
Discontinued operations0.01 — 
       Basic$(0.81)$(0.36)
Diluted:
Continuing operations$(0.82)$(0.36)
Discontinued operations0.01 — 
Diluted$(0.81)$(0.36)
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Organization and Description of the Business and Variable Interest Entities (Details)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Oct. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Number of segments | segment 4  
Assets $ 6,118 $ 6,637
Liabilities 9,943 10,459
Cash and cash equivalents 1,261 1,843
Financial Services    
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Assets 2,149 2,191
Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary, Blue Diamond Parts    
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Assets 47 37
Liabilities 4 3
Cash and cash equivalents 30 4
Variable Interest Entity Primary Beneficiary Securitizations Treated As Borrowings | Financial Services    
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Assets 640 661
Liabilities 600 610
Transaction Does Not Qualify for Sale Accounting | Financial Services    
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]    
Assets 378 397
Liabilities $ 252 $ 288
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Oct. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)   $ 0.10    
Common merger consideration price, canceled or converted (in dollars per share)   44.50    
Series D Stock        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)   1.00    
Series B Stock        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)   $ 1.00    
Navistar Defense        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage   30.00%    
Traton Group        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenue recognized   $ 50 $ 31  
Net expense incurred   24 17  
Accounts receivable   12   $ 18
Accounts payable   104   90
Navistar Defense        
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]        
Revenue recognized   4 $ 14  
Accounts receivable   $ 11   $ 8
Equity interest percentage 70.00%      
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Gross truck bed inventory $ 127 $ 135
Inventory reserves $ 25 $ 37
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Product Warranty Liability (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Accrued Product Warranty And Deferred Warranty Revenue, Standard And Extended Warranty Programs, Roll Forward:    
Balance at beginning of period $ 449 $ 510
Costs accrued and revenues deferred 31 35
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties 49 4
Payments and revenues recognized (66) (67)
Other adjustments (1) 0
Balance at end of period 462 482
Less: Current portion 225 201
Noncurrent accrued product warranty and deferred warranty revenue $ 237 $ 281
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Concentration Risks (Details) - Unionized Employees Concentration Risk
Jan. 31, 2021
employee
Number Of Employees Hourly Workers  
Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Concentration risk number of employees 7,300
concentration risk number of employees percentage 99.00%
Number of Employees Salaried Workers  
Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Concentration risk number of employees 700
concentration risk number of employees percentage 13.00%
v3.20.4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Balance Sheet Adjustments for Adoption of New Credit Loss Standard (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Nov. 01, 2020
Oct. 31, 2020
Current assets      
Finance receivables, net $ 1,246   $ 1,371
Total current assets 4,085   4,577
Finance receivables, net 254   251
Trade and other receivables, net 7   7
Deferred taxes, net 157   117
Total assets 6,118   6,637
Current liabilities      
Other current liabilities 1,428   1,453
Total current liabilities 3,274   3,371
Total liabilities 9,943   10,459
Stockholders’ deficit      
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation (3,833)   (3,826)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $ 6,118   6,637
Change Due to New Standard      
Current assets      
Finance receivables, net     (3)
Total current assets     (3)
Finance receivables, net     (4)
Trade and other receivables, net     (1)
Deferred taxes, net     2
Total assets     (6)
Current liabilities      
Other current liabilities     1
Total current liabilities     1
Total liabilities     1
Stockholders’ deficit      
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation     (7)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit     $ (6)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance      
Current assets      
Finance receivables, net   $ 1,368  
Total current assets   4,574  
Finance receivables, net   247  
Trade and other receivables, net   6  
Deferred taxes, net   119  
Total assets   6,631  
Current liabilities      
Other current liabilities   1,454  
Total current liabilities   3,372  
Total liabilities   10,460  
Stockholders’ deficit      
Total stockholders’ deficit attributable to Navistar International Corporation   (3,833)  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit   $ 6,631  
v3.20.4
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues $ 43 $ 44
Sales and revenues, net 1,812 1,838
Truck products and services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 1,016 1,078
Truck contract manufacturing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 109 97
Used trucks    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 58 41
Engines    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 123 97
Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 431 456
Extended warranty contracts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 32 25
Sales of manufactured products, net    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 1,769 1,794
Retail financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 37 35
Wholesale financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 6 9
Interest income 6 9
Finance revenues    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 43 44
Truck    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales and revenues, net 1,213 1,238
Truck | Truck products and services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 1,014 1,075
Truck | Truck contract manufacturing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 109 97
Truck | Used trucks    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 58 41
Truck | Engines    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Truck | Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Truck | Extended warranty contracts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 32 25
Truck | Sales of manufactured products, net    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 1,213 1,238
Truck | Retail financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Truck | Wholesale financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Truck | Finance revenues    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales and revenues, net 465 492
Parts | Truck products and services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Parts | Truck contract manufacturing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Parts | Used trucks    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Parts | Engines    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 50 50
Parts | Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 415 442
Parts | Extended warranty contracts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Parts | Sales of manufactured products, net    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 465 492
Parts | Retail financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Parts | Wholesale financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Parts | Finance revenues    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Global Operations    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales and revenues, net 89 61
Global Operations | Truck products and services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Global Operations | Truck contract manufacturing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Global Operations | Used trucks    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Global Operations | Engines    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 73 47
Global Operations | Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 16 14
Global Operations | Extended warranty contracts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Global Operations | Sales of manufactured products, net    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 89 61
Global Operations | Retail financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Global Operations | Wholesale financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Global Operations | Finance revenues    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Financial Services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 45 46
Sales and revenues, net 45 46
Financial Services | Truck products and services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Truck contract manufacturing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Used trucks    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Engines    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Extended warranty contracts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Sales of manufactured products, net    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Financial Services | Retail financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 39 37
Interest income 14 15
Financial Services | Wholesale financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 6 9
Financial Services | Finance revenues    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 45 46
Corporate and Eliminations    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales and revenues, net 0 1
Corporate and Eliminations | Truck products and services    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 2 3
Corporate and Eliminations | Truck contract manufacturing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Corporate and Eliminations | Used trucks    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Corporate and Eliminations | Engines    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Corporate and Eliminations | Parts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Corporate and Eliminations | Extended warranty contracts    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 0 0
Corporate and Eliminations | Sales of manufactured products, net    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Sales of manufactured products, net 2 3
Corporate and Eliminations | Retail financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues (2) (2)
Corporate and Eliminations | Wholesale financing    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues 0 0
Corporate and Eliminations | Finance revenues    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Finance revenues $ (2) $ (2)
v3.20.4
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Oct. 31, 2020
Minimum      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Warranty revenue related to extended warranty contracts term 1 year    
Maximum      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Warranty revenue related to extended warranty contracts term 10 years    
Extended warranty contracts      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Deferred revenue related to extended warranty contract $ 231   $ 245
Revenue recognized under extended warranty programs $ 32 $ 25  
v3.20.4
Revenue - Performance Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-02-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected revenue $ 69
Expected revenue, period 9 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-11-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected revenue $ 77
Expected revenue, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-11-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected revenue $ 47
Expected revenue, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-11-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected revenue $ 22
Expected revenue, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-11-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected revenue $ 9
Expected revenue, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-11-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Expected revenue $ 7
Expected revenue, period
v3.20.4
Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Jan. 13, 2021
employee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 21 $ 1  
Asset impairment charges 31 $ 0  
Truck | Property Subject to Operating Lease      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Asset impairment charges 6    
Melrose Park      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring cost incurred 85    
Restructuring cost expected to be incurred in 2021 75    
Restructuring costs 21    
Relocation costs 21    
Accelerated depreciation 33    
Melrose Park | Number of Employees Transferred to Other Facilities      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Concentration risk number of employees | employee     500
Melrose Park | Other Current Liabilities      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges 9    
Melrose Park | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Pension and other postretirement benefits charges 12    
Severance cost 9    
Impairment charges 25    
Melrose Park | Truck | Facility Closing      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Restructuring charges $ 47    
v3.20.4
Finance Receivables - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Oct. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Schedule of Securitization [Line Items]    
Total finance receivables $ 1,535 $ 1,647
Number of portfolio segments of finance receivables | segment 2  
Trac Funding Facility    
Schedule of Securitization [Line Items]    
Finance receivables transferred into VIEs $ 560 649
Cash collateral for borrowed securities 145 182
Financial Services    
Schedule of Securitization [Line Items]    
Assets net of intercompany balances 2,100 2,200
Total finance receivables $ 1,535 $ 1,647
v3.20.4
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Finance Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Jan. 31, 2020
Oct. 31, 2019
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Total finance receivables $ 1,535 $ 1,647    
Less: Allowance for credit losses 47 44 $ 46 $ 44
Financial Services        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Total finance receivables 1,535 1,647    
Less: Allowance for credit losses 35 25    
Total finance receivables, net 1,500 1,622    
Less: Current portion, net 1,246 1,371    
Noncurrent portion, net 254 251    
Retail portfolio | Financial Services        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Total finance receivables 640 622    
Wholesale portfolio | Financial Services        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Total finance receivables $ 895 $ 1,025    
v3.20.4
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Finance Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Finance Revenues [Line Items]    
Retail notes and finance leases revenue $ 16 $ 16
Operating lease revenue 28 28
Gross finance revenues 51 57
Less: Intercompany revenues 6 11
Finance revenues 43 44
Financing Receivable    
Finance Revenues [Line Items]    
Operating lease revenue 23 21
Wholesale notes revenue | Notes Receivable    
Finance Revenues [Line Items]    
Interest income revenue 11 16
Retail and wholesale accounts revenue    
Finance Revenues [Line Items]    
Interest income revenue 1 4
Financial Services    
Finance Revenues [Line Items]    
Finance revenues $ 45 $ 46
v3.20.4
Allowance for Credit Losses - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
segment
class_receivable
Jan. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Number of portfolio segments of finance receivables | segment 2  
Classes of receivables | class_receivable 1  
Retail portfolio    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Impaired finance receivables | $ $ 32 $ 25
v3.20.4
Allowance for Credit Losses - Schedule of Allowance for Retail, Wholesale, Trade & Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Oct. 31, 2020
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period $ 44 $ 44  
Provision for credit losses/doubtful accounts 3 4  
Charge-offs (2) (2)  
Recoveries 0 0  
Other 2 0  
Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of period 47 46  
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period (8)    
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 8    
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 44    
Retail portfolio      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 23 20  
Provision for credit losses/doubtful accounts 3 3  
Charge-offs (2) (2)  
Recoveries 0 0  
Other 2 1  
Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of period 33 22  
Retail portfolio | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 0    
Retail portfolio | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 7    
Retail portfolio | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 30    
Wholesale portfolio      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 2 3  
Provision for credit losses/doubtful accounts 0 0  
Charge-offs 0 0  
Recoveries 0 0  
Other 0 0  
Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of period 2 3  
Wholesale portfolio | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 0    
Wholesale portfolio | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 0    
Wholesale portfolio | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 2    
Trade and Other Receivables      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 19 21  
Provision for credit losses/doubtful accounts 0 1  
Charge-offs 0 0  
Recoveries 0 0  
Other 0 (1)  
Allowance for doubtful accounts at end of period 12 $ 21  
Financing receivable, non-credit reserves     $ 8
Trade and Other Receivables | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period (8)    
Trade and Other Receivables | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2016-13      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period 1    
Trade and Other Receivables | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjusted Balance      
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]      
Allowance for doubtful accounts at beginning of period $ 12    
v3.20.4
Allowance for Credit Losses - Schedule of Impaired Finance Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Impaired finance receivables with specific loss reserves    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Impaired financing receivables $ 40 $ 31
Impaired finance receivables with specific loss reserves | Retail portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Impaired financing receivables 40 31
Impaired finance receivables with specific loss reserves | Wholesale portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Impaired financing receivables 0 0
Impaired finance receivables without specific loss reserves    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Impaired financing receivables 0 0
Impaired finance receivables without specific loss reserves | Retail portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Impaired financing receivables 0 0
Impaired finance receivables without specific loss reserves | Wholesale portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Impaired financing receivables 0 0
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables 14 12
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables | Retail portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables 14 12
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables | Wholesale portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Specific loss reserves on impaired finance receivables 0 0
Finance receivables on non-accrual status    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Finance receivables on non-accrual status 29 31
Finance receivables on non-accrual status | Retail portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Finance receivables on non-accrual status 29 31
Finance receivables on non-accrual status | Wholesale portfolio    
Finance Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]    
Finance receivables on non-accrual status $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.4
Allowance for Credit Losses - Schedule of Allowance Aging Analysis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Current, and up to 30 days past due $ 1,467 $ 1,582
30-90 days past due 46 45
Total 1,535 1,647
Retail portfolio    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Current, and up to 30 days past due 573 558
30-90 days past due 45 44
Total 640 622
Wholesale portfolio    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Current, and up to 30 days past due 894 1,024
30-90 days past due 1 1
Total 895 1,025
Over 90 days past due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Over 90 days past due 22 20
Over 90 days past due | Retail portfolio    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Over 90 days past due 22 20
Over 90 days past due | Wholesale portfolio    
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]    
Over 90 days past due $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.4
Allowance for Credit Losses - Credit Quality Indicators (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
Total $ 1,535 $ 1,647
Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 36  
2020 145  
2019 110  
2018 78  
2017 41  
Prior to 2017 11  
Total 421  
Total performing receivables | Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 36  
2020 140  
2019 106  
2018 69  
2017 37  
Prior to 2017 8  
Total 396  
Total performing receivables | U.S Financing Receivables | Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 3  
2020 18  
2019 10  
2018 5  
2017 5  
Prior to 2017 1  
Total 42  
Total performing receivables | Mexican Financing Receivables | Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 33  
2020 122  
2019 96  
2018 64  
2017 32  
Prior to 2017 7  
Total 354  
Total non-performing receivables | Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 0  
2020 5  
2019 4  
2018 9  
2017 4  
Prior to 2017 3  
Total 25  
Total non-performing receivables | U.S Financing Receivables | Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 0  
2020 0  
2019 0  
2018 0  
2017 0  
Prior to 2017 0  
Total 0  
Total non-performing receivables | Mexican Financing Receivables | Retail financing    
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]    
2021 0  
2020 5  
2019 4  
2018 9  
2017 4  
Prior to 2017 3  
Total $ 25  
v3.20.4
Inventories - Inventory (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Finished products $ 524 $ 516
Work in process 60 25
Raw materials 264 222
Total inventories, net $ 848 $ 763
v3.20.4
Leases - Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease right of use assets $ 115 $ 119
Finance lease right of use assets 2 2
Total right of use assets 117 121
Operating lease liabilities    
Other current liabilities 29 30
Other noncurrent liabilities 89 92
Finance lease liabilities    
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt 0 1
Long-term debt 1 1
Total lease liabilities $ 119 $ 124
v3.20.4
Leases - Narrative (Details)
Jan. 31, 2021
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lease term 2 years
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lease term 7 years
v3.20.4
Leases - Lease Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Finance Lease $ 7 $ 7
Operating Leases 28 28
Sales of manufactured products, net    
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Finance Lease 0 0
Operating Leases 6 8
Finance revenues    
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Finance Lease 7 7
Operating Leases 21 19
Other expense, net    
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Finance Lease 0 0
Operating Leases $ 1 $ 1
v3.20.4
Debt - Schedule of Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Jan. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 4,504 $ 4,690  
Senior Notes | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate 9.50%    
Senior Notes | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate 6.625%    
Tax Exempt Bond | 4.75% Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate 4.75%    
Financial Services      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt including current maturities $ 1,581 1,834  
Less: Current portion 522 595  
Long-term debt 1,059 1,239  
Financial Services | Borrowings Secured By Operating and Finance Leases      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 189 170  
Financial Services | Secured Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 661 724  
Debt issuance cost net   4 $ 3
Financial Services | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 731 940  
Debt issuance cost net   1 $ 1
Manufacturing operations      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Financed lease obligations 42 45  
Long-term debt including current maturities 3,488 3,496  
Less: Current portion 43 45  
Long-term debt 3,445 3,451  
Manufacturing operations | Notes Payable to Banks | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 1,088 1,087  
Manufacturing operations | Other      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 5 9  
Manufacturing operations | Line of Credit      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt 1,540 1,543  
Unamortized debt discount   5  
Debt issuance costs 7 8  
Manufacturing operations | Senior Notes | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 590 $ 589  
Interest rate 9.50% 9.50%  
Debt issuance cost net $ 10 $ 11  
Manufacturing operations | Senior Notes | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Interest rate 6.625% 6.625%  
Debt issuance cost net $ 12 $ 13  
Manufacturing operations | Tax Exempt Bond | 4.75% Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Long-term debt $ 223 $ 223  
Interest rate 4.75% 4.75%  
Debt issuance cost net $ 2 $ 2  
v3.20.4
Debt - Narrative (Details) - Revolving Credit Facility - Line of Credit - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
May 31, 2020
Jan. 30, 2020
Truck Retail Accounts Corporation        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 200,000,000   $ 100,000,000
Amount borrowed $ 64,000,000 32,000,000    
Repayment of line of credit 117,000,000 157,000,000    
Variable Funding Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maximum borrowing capacity     $ 350,000,000  
Amount borrowed 0 40,000,000    
Repayment of line of credit $ 10,000,000 $ 225,000,000    
v3.20.4
Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Contractual termination benefits   $ 189,000,000
Defined contribution expense $ 7,000,000 8,000,000
Profit sharing accrual 0 0
Pension Plan    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Employer contributions 191,000,000 30,000,000
Expected future contributions remainder of fiscal year 129,000,000  
Employer contributions, current period, CARES Act 157,000,000  
Pension recognized 9,000,000  
Contractual termination benefits 9,000,000 0
Curtailment gain (loss) 2,000,000  
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Contractual termination benefits 3,000,000 $ 0
Curtailment gain (loss) (7,000,000)  
Net actuarial gain (loss) $ 43,000,000  
v3.20.4
Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Net Benefit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Contractual termination benefits   $ 189
Pension Benefits    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Service cost for benefits earned during the period $ 2 2
Interest on obligation 14 21
Amortization of cumulative loss (gain) 27 25
Contractual termination benefits 9 0
Premiums on pension insurance 3 3
Expected return on assets (33) (36)
Net periodic benefit expense (income) 22 15
Health and Life Insurance Benefits    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Service cost for benefits earned during the period 0 1
Interest on obligation 3 7
Amortization of cumulative loss (gain) (10) 0
Contractual termination benefits 3 0
Premiums on pension insurance 0 0
Expected return on assets (4) (5)
Net periodic benefit expense (income) $ (8) $ 3
v3.20.4
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Income tax benefit $ 18 $ 5
Income tax expense adjusted amount $ 4  
v3.20.4
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Original maturity period 90 days
4.75% Notes | Tax Exempt Bond  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Interest rate 4.75%
6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026 | Senior Notes  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Interest rate 6.625%
9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025 | Senior Notes  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Interest rate 9.50%
v3.20.4
Fair Value Measurements - Financial Instruments Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Assets    
Total assets $ 11 $ 9
Liabilities    
Guarantees 23 29
Total liabilities 27 34
Level 1    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Liabilities    
Guarantees 0 0
Total liabilities 0 0
Level 2    
Assets    
Total assets 11 9
Liabilities    
Guarantees 0 0
Total liabilities 4 5
Level 3    
Assets    
Total assets 0 0
Liabilities    
Guarantees 23 29
Total liabilities 23 29
Other Current Assets | Commodity forward contracts    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 9 4
Other Current Assets | Commodity forward contracts | Level 1    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 0 0
Other Current Assets | Commodity forward contracts | Level 2    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 9 4
Other Current Assets | Commodity forward contracts | Level 3    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 0 0
Other Current Assets | Foreign currency contracts    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 2 5
Other Current Assets | Foreign currency contracts | Level 1    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 0 0
Other Current Assets | Foreign currency contracts | Level 2    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 2 5
Other Current Assets | Foreign currency contracts | Level 3    
Assets    
Derivative financial instruments, assets 0 0
Other Current Liabilities | Commodity forward contracts    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 0 2
Other Current Liabilities | Commodity forward contracts | Level 1    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 0 0
Other Current Liabilities | Commodity forward contracts | Level 2    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 0 2
Other Current Liabilities | Commodity forward contracts | Level 3    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 0 0
Other Current Liabilities | Foreign currency contracts    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 4 3
Other Current Liabilities | Foreign currency contracts | Level 1    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 0 0
Other Current Liabilities | Foreign currency contracts | Level 2    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities 4 3
Other Current Liabilities | Foreign currency contracts | Level 3    
Liabilities    
Derivative financial instruments, liabilities $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.4
Fair Value Measurements - Level 3 Reconciliation (Details) - Guarantees - Level 3 - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]    
Guarantees at beginning of period $ (29) $ (27)
Net terminations 5 2
Settlements 1 1
Guarantees at end of period $ (23) $ (24)
v3.20.4
Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Retail notes $ 223 $ 223
Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Retail notes 228 222
Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Retail notes 0 0
Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Retail notes 0 0
Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Retail notes 223 223
Manufacturing operations    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Financed lease obligations 42 45
Term Loan | Manufacturing operations | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 1,550 1,538
Term Loan | Manufacturing operations | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 1,540 1,543
Term Loan | Manufacturing operations | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Term Loan | Manufacturing operations | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Term Loan | Manufacturing operations | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 1,550 1,538
Financed lease obligations | Manufacturing operations | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 43 46
Financed lease obligations | Manufacturing operations | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 42 45
Financed lease obligations | Manufacturing operations | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Financed lease obligations | Manufacturing operations | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Financed lease obligations | Manufacturing operations | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 43 46
Other | Manufacturing operations | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 4 7
Other | Manufacturing operations | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 4 7
Financed lease obligations 1 2
Other | Manufacturing operations | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Other | Manufacturing operations | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Other | Manufacturing operations | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 4 7
Secured Debt | Financial Services | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 663 726
Secured Debt | Financial Services | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 661 724
Secured Debt | Financial Services | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Secured Debt | Financial Services | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Secured Debt | Financial Services | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 663 726
Line of Credit | Financial Services | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 709 914
Line of Credit | Financial Services | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 731 940
Line of Credit | Financial Services | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Line of Credit | Financial Services | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Line of Credit | Financial Services | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 709 914
Borrowings Secured By Operating and Finance Leases | Financial Services | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 191 171
Borrowings Secured By Operating and Finance Leases | Financial Services | Carrying Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 189 170
Borrowings Secured By Operating and Finance Leases | Financial Services | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Borrowings Secured By Operating and Finance Leases | Financial Services | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Borrowings Secured By Operating and Finance Leases | Financial Services | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: $ 191 $ 171
Senior Notes | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate 9.50%  
Senior Notes | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate 6.625%  
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate 9.50% 9.50%
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate 6.625% 6.625%
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Estimated Fair Value | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: $ 671 $ 665
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Estimated Fair Value | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 1,144 1,137
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Carrying Value | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 590 589
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Carrying Value | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 1,088 1,087
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 671 665
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 1,144 1,137
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value | 9.5% Senior Secured Notes, due 2025    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Senior Notes | Manufacturing operations | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value | 6.625% Senior Notes, due 2026    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: $ 0 $ 0
Tax Exempt Bond | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate 4.75%  
Tax Exempt Bond | Manufacturing operations | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Interest rate 4.75% 4.75%
Tax Exempt Bond | Manufacturing operations | Estimated Fair Value | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: $ 243 $ 227
Tax Exempt Bond | Manufacturing operations | Carrying Value | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 223 223
Tax Exempt Bond | Manufacturing operations | Level 1 | Estimated Fair Value | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 0 0
Tax Exempt Bond | Manufacturing operations | Level 2 | Estimated Fair Value | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: 243 227
Tax Exempt Bond | Manufacturing operations | Level 3 | Estimated Fair Value | 4.75% Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Debt: $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.4
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
R$ in Millions
 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 79 Months Ended
Feb. 05, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 17, 2020
USD ($)
Nov. 01, 2019
USD ($)
component
part
Aug. 14, 2019
USD ($)
Oct. 21, 2016
committee_member
Jul. 16, 2015
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2017
USD ($)
truck
Oct. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2021
BRL (R$)
Oct. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2021
USD ($)
lawsuit
Nov. 05, 2020
USD ($)
Feb. 03, 2020
USD ($)
Jul. 14, 2015
engine
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Available stand-by letters of credit and surety bonds   $ 84,000,000                 $ 84,000,000             $ 84,000,000      
Purchase commitments   153,000,000                 153,000,000             153,000,000      
Purchase commitment cancellation fees                     19,000,000                    
Accrual for environmental loss contingencies   18,000,000                 18,000,000             $ 18,000,000      
Damages sought, value                 $ 31,000,000                        
Loss contingency estimated liability                         $ 289,000,000                
Additional charge of estimated liability                     2,000,000                    
Number of committee members filled lawsuit | committee_member             2                            
Number of additional putative class action lawsuits filled | lawsuit                                   17      
Number of trucks alleging violations | truck                 235                        
Punitive damages                 $ 20,000,000                        
Selling, general and administrative expenses                     205,000,000     $ 182,000,000              
Reversing fees and costs           $ 1,000,000                              
Notice of violation, number of heavy duty engines | engine                                         7,749
Civil penalties sought, per violation               $ 37,500                          
Loss contingency additional accrual charge                           4,000,000         $ 58,000,000    
Loss contingency, overcharge penalty                 88,000,000                        
Loss contingency, damages sought                 $ 264,000,000                        
Number of MRAP contract parts | part         3                                
Number of components of ISS kits | component         13                                
Loss contingency accrual, included in legal and other fees                                     $ 8,000,000    
Profit Sharing Litigation | Pending Litigation                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value       $ 588,000,000                                  
Loss earnings       336,000,000                                  
Profit Sharing Litigation | Pending Litigation | Profit Sharing Plan                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value       $ 252,000,000                                  
Profit Sharing Litigation | Judicial Ruling                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value   $ 239,000,000                                      
Loss contingency, pre-award interest amount                     $ 83,000,000                    
Loss contingency, pre-award interest rate   0.05                 0.05             0.05      
Profit Sharing Litigation | Judicial Ruling | Subsequent Event                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value $ 239,000,000                                        
Loss contingency, post-award interest rate 0.09                                        
Profit Sharing Litigation | Judicial Ruling | Profit Sharing Plan                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Loss contingency damages sought, value, profit sharing contributions   $ 156,000,000                                      
Final Arbitration Award                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Loss contingency estimated liability                         85,000,000                
Retiree Health Care                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value                     $ 26,000,000                    
Maxx Force Engine EGR Warranty Litigation                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Additional charge of estimated liability                             $ 32,000,000            
Settlement funds                           135,000,000              
Selling, general and administrative expenses           $ 31,000,000                     $ 31,000,000        
Expected obligations under the settlement agreement reverse                               $ 159,000,000          
Maxx Force Engine EGR Warranty Litigation | Maximum                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Allocation between rebate fund to cash fund capped                                       $ 35,000,000  
Maxx Force Engine EGR Warranty Litigation | Cash                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Common fund contribution                           85,000,000           $ 85,000,000  
Maxx Force Engine EGR Warranty Litigation | Rebate                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Common fund contribution                           $ 50,000,000              
Navistar Defense MRAP Litigation | Pending Litigation                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value         $ 1,300,000,000                                
Number of components of ISS kits | component         11                                
Loss contingency, treble damages sought value         $ 3,800,000,000                                
Navistar Defense MRAP Litigation | Pending Litigation | Chassis                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value         1,100,000,000                                
Navistar Defense MRAP Litigation | Pending Litigation | Engine                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value         36,000,000                                
Navistar Defense MRAP Litigation | Pending Litigation | Relator’s ISS Claim                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value         $ 119,000,000                                
Disputes | Profit Sharing Litigation | Pending Litigation                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value                   $ 50,000,000                      
FATMA Notice, Trial | Pending Litigation | Penalties                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value                     1,000,000 R$ 2                  
Sao Paulo Groundwater Notice | Sanctions                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Damages sought, value                     1,000,000 R$ 3                  
EPA | Damages from Product Defects | Maximum                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Civil penalties sought, per violation     $ 291,000,000                                    
EPA | Damages from Product Defects | Minimum                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Civil penalties sought, per violation     6,000,000                                    
G E Operating Agreement                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Equipment leased to others   39,000,000 39,000,000               39,000,000   39,000,000         $ 39,000,000      
G E Operating Agreement | Financed lease obligations                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Finance lease and other obligations   47,000,000 49,000,000               47,000,000   49,000,000         47,000,000      
G E Operating Agreement                                          
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]                                          
Outstanding loan principal and operating lease payments receivable   1,500,000,000 1,500,000,000               1,500,000,000   1,500,000,000         1,500,000,000      
Related financed values of outstanding contracts   $ 2,400,000,000 $ 2,500,000,000               $ 2,400,000,000   $ 2,500,000,000         $ 2,400,000,000      
v3.20.4
Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of segments 4
v3.20.4
Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment from Selected Financial Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
External sales and revenues, net $ 1,812 $ 1,838
Intersegment sales and revenues 0 0
Total sales and revenues, net 1,812 1,838
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax (82) (36)
Income tax benefit 18 5
Segment profit (loss) (100) (41)
Depreciation and amortization 51 50
Interest expense 64 65
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates (1) (1)
Capital expenditures 73 59
Truck    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
External sales and revenues, net 1,213 1,238
Intersegment sales and revenues 24 4
Total sales and revenues, net 1,237 1,242
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax (81) (58)
Income tax benefit 0 0
Segment profit (loss) (81) (58)
Depreciation and amortization 29 27
Interest expense 0 0
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates (1) (1)
Capital expenditures 69 47
Parts    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
External sales and revenues, net 465 492
Intersegment sales and revenues 2 1
Total sales and revenues, net 467 493
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax 111 119
Income tax benefit 0 0
Segment profit (loss) 111 119
Depreciation and amortization 2 2
Interest expense 0 0
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates 0 0
Capital expenditures 0 5
Global Operations    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
External sales and revenues, net 89 61
Intersegment sales and revenues 6 7
Total sales and revenues, net 95 68
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax 6 0
Income tax benefit 0 0
Segment profit (loss) 6 0
Depreciation and amortization 1 2
Interest expense 0 0
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates 0 0
Capital expenditures 0 1
Financial Services    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
External sales and revenues, net 45 46
Intersegment sales and revenues 6 11
Total sales and revenues, net 51 57
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax 12 17
Income tax benefit 0 0
Segment profit (loss) 12 17
Depreciation and amortization 18 17
Interest expense 13 19
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates 0 0
Capital expenditures 2 0
Interest revenue 27 35
Corporate and Eliminations    
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
External sales and revenues, net 0 1
Intersegment sales and revenues (38) (23)
Total sales and revenues, net (38) (22)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NIC, net of tax (130) (114)
Income tax benefit 18 5
Segment profit (loss) (148) (119)
Depreciation and amortization 1 2
Interest expense 51 46
Equity in loss of non-consolidated affiliates 0 0
Capital expenditures $ 2 $ 6
v3.20.4
Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jan. 31, 2021
Oct. 31, 2020
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets $ 6,118 $ 6,637
Truck    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 1,634 1,619
Parts    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 654 663
Global Operations    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 230 216
Financial Services    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets 2,149 2,191
Corporate and Eliminations    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Assets $ 1,451 $ 1,948
v3.20.4
Stockholders' Deficit - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance $ (1,865) $ (1,912)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 62 (8)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss 17 25
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 79 17
Contractual termination benefits   (189)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance (1,786) (2,084)
Reclassification of stranded tax effects   0
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance (404) (321)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 25 (8)
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss 0 0
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 25 (8)
Contractual termination benefits   0
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance (379) (329)
Defined Benefit Plans    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning balance (1,461) (1,591)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications 37 0
Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss 17 25
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) 54 25
Contractual termination benefits   (189)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance $ (1,407) (1,755)
Accumulated Deficit    
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]    
Reclassification of stranded tax effects   $ 189
v3.20.4
Earnings (Loss) Per Share Attributable to Navistar International Corporation - Basic & Diluted Loss per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Jan. 31, 2020
Numerator:    
Loss from continuing operations, net of tax $ (82) $ (36)
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax 1 0
Net loss attributable to Navistar International Corporation common stockholders $ (81) $ (36)
Denominator:    
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic (in shares) 99,900,000 99,500,000
Weighted average shares outstanding, effect of dilutive securities (in shares) 0 0
Diluted (in shares) 99,900,000 99,500,000
Basic    
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) $ (0.82) $ (0.36)
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share) 0.01 0
Basic (in dollars per share) (0.81) (0.36)
Diluted    
Continuing operations (in dollars per share) (0.82) (0.36)
Discontinued operation (in dollars per share) 0.01 0
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.81) $ (0.36)
Dilutive securities included in computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share 0 0