BEIJING - Chinese automaker Chery will recall over 175,800 vehicles due to defective fuel pumps, the country's market regulator has said.

The recall, which involves Chery's seven car models, including the A5 and Cowin 3, manufactured from March 1, 2005 to June 24, 2016, will start from Nov 1, the State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement.

Flaws in the vehicle fuel pumps could cause stalling and pose safety hazards.

Chery will replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge.