diff --git a/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-conf.h b/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-conf.h
index a1ae9dfa0..22cd79229 100644
--- a/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-conf.h
+++ b/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-conf.h
@@ -125,17 +125,6 @@
 #define RPL_WITH_DAO_ACK 0
 #endif /* RPL_CONF_WITH_DAO_ACK */
 
-/*
- * RPL REPAIR ON DAO NACK. When enabled, DAO NACK will trigger a local
- * repair in order to quickly find a new parent to send DAO's to.
- * NOTE: this is too agressive in some cases so use with care.
- * */
-#ifdef RPL_CONF_RPL_REPAIR_ON_DAO_NACK
-#define RPL_REPAIR_ON_DAO_NACK RPL_CONF_RPL_REPAIR_ON_DAO_NACK
-#else
-#define RPL_REPAIR_ON_DAO_NACK 0
-#endif /* RPL_CONF_RPL_REPAIR_ON_DAO_NACK */
-
 /*
  * Setting the RPL_TRICKLE_REFRESH_DAO_ROUTES will make the RPL root
  * increase the DTSN (Destination Advertisement Trigger Sequence Number)
diff --git a/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-dag.c b/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-dag.c
index 35f3f3b39..69214f4f1 100644
--- a/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-dag.c
+++ b/core/net/rpl-lite/rpl-dag.c
@@ -489,15 +489,10 @@ rpl_process_dao_ack(uint8_t sequence, uint8_t status)
     /* stop the retransmit timer when the ACK arrived */
     curr_instance.dag.is_reachable = status < RPL_DAO_ACK_UNABLE_TO_ACCEPT;
 
-#if RPL_REPAIR_ON_DAO_NACK
     if(status >= RPL_DAO_ACK_UNABLE_TO_ACCEPT) {
-      /*
-       * Failed the DAO transmission - need to remove the default route.
-       * Trigger a local repair since we can not get our DAO in.
-       */
-      rpl_local_repair("DAO NACK");
+      /* We got a NACK, leave the DAG  */
+      leave_dag();
     }
-#endif
   }
 }
 #endif /* RPL_WITH_DAO_ACK */