Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. equipment recall: Brake Caliper May Fracture
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 4, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
Do not drive NHTSA's record carries its “Do not drive” warning for this recall. NHTSA's recall page and the remedy below give the instructions.
- What's recalled
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) is recalling certain brake calipers with part numbers BC155111 and BC155110 sold as replacement parts for 2008-2025 Ford E-450 Super Duty vehicles. The caliper piston bore wall may not meet the proper specification, causing the caliper to fracture.
- The risk
A fractured brake caliper can cause loss of brake fluid and brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
440 items potentially affected, according to NHTSA.
- Compared with
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. has 0 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 1 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
1 earlier NHTSA recall by Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Aug. 20, 2020 Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. equipment recall: Insufficiently Crimped Brake Master Cylinder (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
MPA will work with and reimburse independent third-party installers who will inspect and replace the rear brake calipers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact MPA customer service at 1-833-758-0239.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25E081000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 440 items |
| “Do not drive” warning | Yes |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record