diff --git a/target/linux/ramips/rt288x/target.mk b/target/linux/ramips/rt288x/target.mk
index 917f150f24..57b0ee2251 100644
--- a/target/linux/ramips/rt288x/target.mk
+++ b/target/linux/ramips/rt288x/target.mk
@@ -9,8 +9,6 @@ CPU_TYPE:=24kc
 
 DEFAULT_PACKAGES += kmod-rt2800-soc wpad-mini swconfig
 
-KERNEL_PATCHVER:=4.14
-
 define Target/Description
 	Build firmware images for Ralink RT288x based boards.
 endef