diff --git a/src/karts/kart.cpp b/src/karts/kart.cpp
index ca36f43cd..50e456bc1 100644
--- a/src/karts/kart.cpp
+++ b/src/karts/kart.cpp
@@ -1038,6 +1038,8 @@ void Kart::handleMaterialGFX()
     {
         m_camera->setMode(Camera::CM_FALLING);
     }
+    else
+        m_camera->setMode(Camera::CM_NORMAL);
 
     // Use the middle of the contact points of the two rear wheels
     // as the point from which to cast the ray upwards