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Volvo Buyers Claim New Vehicles Came with Counterfeit Parts

Eric Sorensen

Volvo buyers in China got an unwelcome surprise recently when they discovered some irregularities in a standard component.

According to Chinese media outlet Sohu, as reported by Carscoops, several owners posted concerns on social media about the speakers installed in their S60 sedans.

One customer reported that his upgraded, premium quality speakers from the brand Bowers & Wilkins weren’t there – instead, was a set labeled “Bowers & VVilkins” – with the second word starting with two capital Vs instead of the W.