diff --git a/linux/Config.in b/linux/Config.in
index 6a40b20fd5..bbef487c93 100644
--- a/linux/Config.in
+++ b/linux/Config.in
@@ -58,7 +58,6 @@ endchoice
 config BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION_VALUE
 	string "Kernel version"
 	depends on BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_VERSION
-	default "3.2.1"
 
 config BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_CUSTOM_TARBALL_LOCATION
 	string "URL of custom kernel tarball"