diff --git a/source/org/jivesoftware/smack/ReconnectionManager.java b/source/org/jivesoftware/smack/ReconnectionManager.java
index ad4dc08b4..b43d72a01 100644
--- a/source/org/jivesoftware/smack/ReconnectionManager.java
+++ b/source/org/jivesoftware/smack/ReconnectionManager.java
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ public class ReconnectionManager implements ConnectionListener {
      * </ol>
      */
     protected void reconnect() {
-        if (this.isReconnectionAllowed() && reconnectionThread == null) {
+        if (this.isReconnectionAllowed()) {
             // Since there is no thread running, creates a new one to attempt
             // the reconnection.
             reconnectionThread = new Thread() {