diff --git a/src/conf_mode/system_console.py b/src/conf_mode/system_console.py
index 27bf92e0b1..b380e0521c 100755
--- a/src/conf_mode/system_console.py
+++ b/src/conf_mode/system_console.py
@@ -22,7 +22,6 @@
 from vyos.utils.serial import restart_login_consoles
 from vyos.system import grub_util
 from vyos.template import render
-from vyos.defaults import directories
 from vyos import ConfigError
 from vyos import airbag
 airbag.enable()