diff --git a/helpdesk/models.py b/helpdesk/models.py
index 4e9029c5..d13698ff 100644
--- a/helpdesk/models.py
+++ b/helpdesk/models.py
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ class Ticket(models.Model):
         """
         if self.priority == 4:
             return "warning"
-        elif priority == 5:
+        elif self.priority == 5:
             return "danger"
         else:
             return ""