Cost Reduction and Manufacturing Capacity Rationalization - Summary of Restructuring Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	$ 486	$ 679
New charges	5,365	1,895
Payments and other adjustments	(5,398)	(2,088)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	453	486
Operating Segments \| Vehicle Solutions
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	230	349
New charges	751	458
Payments and other adjustments	(986)	(577)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	(5)	230
Operating Segments \| Electrical Systems
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	417	0
New charges	674	1,025
Payments and other adjustments	(1,091)	(608)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	0	417
Operating Segments \| Aftermarket & Accessories
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0	40
New charges	1,909	0
Payments and other adjustments	(1,909)	(40)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	0	0
Operating Segments \| Industrial Automation
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	0	0
New charges	1,725	364
Payments and other adjustments	(1,267)	(364)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	458	0
Corporate/ Other
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance	(161)	290
New charges	306	48
Payments and other adjustments	(145)	(499)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance	$ 0	$ (161)

Amount of cash payments made as the result of exit or disposal activities. Excludes payments associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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