diff --git a/addons/mail/mail_group.py b/addons/mail/mail_group.py
index e9d309b7d48..d4c9c565bf3 100644
--- a/addons/mail/mail_group.py
+++ b/addons/mail/mail_group.py
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ class mail_group(osv.Model):
     """ A mail_group is a collection of users sharing messages in a discussion
         group. The group mechanics are based on the followers. """
     _description = 'Discussion group'
-    _order = 'name'
     _name = 'mail.group'
     _mail_flat_thread = False
     _inherit = ['mail.thread']