Land Rover Motor Co. will recall 104 Discovery 3 from the China market because of defective gasoline tank, said sources with the carmaker's China branch.

Land Rover has delivered a report to the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on the recall.

The recall will begin on Dec. 16, affecting a total of 104 imported Discovery 3 cross-country cars produced between July 1, 2004 and April 30, 2005, the company said.

Land Rover said the car may work improperly when starting the engine due to a defective ventilate pipe in the gasoline tank. The company will change gasoline tank for all recalled cars free of charge.

In addition, gasoline tanks in new Land Rover Discovery 3 produced after April 30, 2005 are all eligible, said Land Rover.

Source: Xinhua