diff --git a/net/batman-adv/originator.c b/net/batman-adv/originator.c
index 25e7e50..338b3c5 100644
--- a/net/batman-adv/originator.c
+++ b/net/batman-adv/originator.c
@@ -219,6 +219,7 @@
 	/* extra reference for return */
 	atomic_set(&orig_node->refcount, 2);
 
+	orig_node->tt_poss_change = false;
 	orig_node->bat_priv = bat_priv;
 	memcpy(orig_node->orig, addr, ETH_ALEN);
 	orig_node->router = NULL;