diff --git a/drivers/net/wireless/libertas/main.c b/drivers/net/wireless/libertas/main.c
index 46b88b118c99..fcd1bbfc632d 100644
--- a/drivers/net/wireless/libertas/main.c
+++ b/drivers/net/wireless/libertas/main.c
@@ -915,8 +915,6 @@ void lbs_remove_card(struct lbs_private *priv)
 
 	lbs_free_adapter(priv);
 	lbs_cfg_free(priv);
-
-	priv->dev = NULL;
 	free_netdev(dev);
 
 	lbs_deb_leave(LBS_DEB_MAIN);