Motorcar Parts Recalls Brake Calipers for Ford E-450 Super Duty Vehicles
Motorcar Parts of America is recalling specific brake calipers for 2008-2025 Ford E-450 Super Duty vehicles because the piston bore wall may not meet specifications, causing the caliper to fracture.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake caliper fracture) that can cause loss of brake pressure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (MPA) is recalling certain brake calipers with part numbers BC155111 and BC155110. These parts were sold as replacement components for 2008-2025 Ford E-450 Super Duty vehicles. The recall involves 440 affected units.
The defect involves the caliper piston bore wall potentially failing to meet proper specifications, which can cause the caliper to fracture. A fractured brake caliper can lead to the loss of brake fluid and brake pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
MPA will work with and reimburse independent third-party installers to inspect and replace the rear brake calipers free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 24, 2026. Owners may contact MPA customer service at 1-833-758-0239.
The recalled product
- Product
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER recall
- Manufacturer
- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Affected units
- 440
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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