diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index f95c388c214..1bf6a0a7908 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -1183,7 +1183,7 @@
 		dir = dir_in
 		log_message("[mmi_as_oc] moved in as pilot.")
 		if(!hasInternalDamage())
-			to_chat(occupant, sound(nominalsound, volume=50))
+			occupant << sound(nominalsound, volume=50)
 		GrantActions(brainmob)
 		return TRUE
 	else