diff --git a/generator/actions_core.ml b/generator/actions_core.ml
index 23a2eabef..ce9ee39cc 100644
--- a/generator/actions_core.ml
+++ b/generator/actions_core.ml
@@ -263,9 +263,8 @@ deprecated C<guestfs_add_drive_with_if> call (q.v.)
 
 =item C<name>
 
-The name the drive had in the original guest, e.g. F</dev/sdb>.
-This is used as a hint to the guest inspection process if
-it is available.
+This field used to be passed as a hint for guest inspection, but
+it is no longer used.
 
 =item C<label>