diff --git a/include/nuttx/can.h b/include/nuttx/can.h
index 23d2514356..030cf91e9f 100644
--- a/include/nuttx/can.h
+++ b/include/nuttx/can.h
@@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ extern "C" {
  * Name: can_register
  *
  * Description:
- *   Register serial console and serial ports.
+ *   Register a CAN driver.
  *
  ************************************************************************************/