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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:

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.

NHTSA recall number25E081000
ManufacturerMotorcar Parts of America, Inc.
Recall typeEquipment
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received by NHTSADec. 4, 2025
Potentially affected440 items
“Do not drive” warningYes
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record