diff --git a/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c b/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
index 131aca049907..b3a72e29a167 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
+++ b/net/batman-adv/bridge_loop_avoidance.c
@@ -165,7 +165,8 @@ static void batadv_claim_release(struct batadv_bla_claim *claim)
 }
 
 /**
- * batadv_claim_free_rcu - free a claim
+ * batadv_claim_free_ref - decrement the claim refcounter and possibly
+ *  release it
  * @claim: claim to be free'd
  */
 static void batadv_claim_free_ref(struct batadv_bla_claim *claim)