diff --git a/drivers/serial/crisv10.c b/drivers/serial/crisv10.c
index bf94a77..a467c77 100644
--- a/drivers/serial/crisv10.c
+++ b/drivers/serial/crisv10.c
@@ -4419,6 +4419,7 @@
 			rs485_pa_bit)) {
 		printk(KERN_CRIT "ETRAX100LX serial: Could not allocate "
 			"RS485 pin\n");
+		put_tty_driver(driver);
 		return -EBUSY;
 	}
 #endif
@@ -4427,6 +4428,7 @@
 			rs485_port_g_bit)) {
 		printk(KERN_CRIT "ETRAX100LX serial: Could not allocate "
 			"RS485 pin\n");
+		put_tty_driver(driver);
 		return -EBUSY;
 	}
 #endif