diff --git a/api/v1/swagger/definitions/recall.yaml b/api/v1/swagger/definitions/recall.yaml
index 5c310179aa..9a36bb814e 100644
--- a/api/v1/swagger/definitions/recall.yaml
+++ b/api/v1/swagger/definitions/recall.yaml
@@ -38,9 +38,7 @@ properties:
       - "null"
     description: Where in the queue the patron sits (not yet implemented)
   status:
-    type:
-      - string
-      - "null"
+    type: string
     description: Status of the recall
     enum:
       - requested