BEIJING, March 15 -- Mercedes-Benz will recall 80 vehicles in China over defective sunroofs, according to China's quality watchdog.

The affected 2014-2015 C-Class models were manufactured between Aug. 10, 2014 and Sept. 28, 2015, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement.

The automaker said the sunroofs may fall off, causing safety risks.

It will replace the defective parts free of charge from March 21.