BEIJING - Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile will recall 2,317 defective automobiles with problematic tires, China's consumer quality watchdog said Wednesday.

The recall, starting Wednesday, will involve Dongfeng Citroen C5 and C6 models and Dongfeng Peugeot automobiles produced between Aug 15-29, 2017, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement.

The reason for the recall is problems with the tires, the statement said, adding the company would replace the faulty tires free of charge.

Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile, a joint venture, was founded in 1992 by Dongfeng Motor Company and Citroen Auto Company, a subsidiary of the PSA Peugeot Citroen Group in France.