diff --git a/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c b/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
index bcd543ce835b4..7dc133cfc3637 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
+++ b/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
@@ -25,7 +25,6 @@
 #include <linux/lockdep.h>
 #include <linux/netdevice.h>
 #include <linux/netlink.h>
-#include <linux/preempt.h>
 #include <linux/rculist.h>
 #include <linux/rcupdate.h>
 #include <linux/skbuff.h>