diff --git a/classes/i18n/PKPLocale.inc.php b/classes/i18n/PKPLocale.inc.php
index eb705a11c41..64ef8512c79 100644
--- a/classes/i18n/PKPLocale.inc.php
+++ b/classes/i18n/PKPLocale.inc.php
@@ -586,7 +586,6 @@ static function uninstallLocale($locale) {
 	 * @param $locale string
 	 */
 	static function reloadLocale($locale) {
-		AppLocale::uninstallLocale($locale);
 		AppLocale::installLocale($locale);
 	}