diff --git a/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.cpp b/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.cpp
index 04ffd7e527..82c6ba2869 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.cpp
+++ b/libraries/AP_Parachute/AP_Parachute.cpp
@@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ bool AP_Parachute::arming_checks(size_t buflen, char *buffer) const
                 return false;
             }
         } else if (!_relay.enabled(_release_type)) {
-            hal.util->snprintf(buffer, buflen, "Chute invalid relay %d", _release_type);
+            hal.util->snprintf(buffer, buflen, "Chute invalid relay %d", int(_release_type));
             return false;
         }
     }