BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Beijing Benz (Mercedes-Benz) Automotive Co. Ltd. has announced a plan to recall vehicles due to defective steering racks, according to China's market regulator.

The recall involves 95,694 C-class, E-class and GLC SUV models manufactured in China between Oct. 18, 2016, and April 13, 2018, the State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement.

The defective steering racks may affect the operation of steering wheels in the cars, posing safety risks.

Beijing Benz has promised to replace the defective parts free of charge.