diff --git a/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py b/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py
index 790b83bb6f..6f31d0206a 100644
--- a/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py
+++ b/direct/src/extensions/NodePath-extensions.py
@@ -151,6 +151,8 @@
             task.lerp.setStepSize(dt)
             task.lerp.step()
             if (task.lerp.isDone()):
+                # Reset the init flag, in case the task gets re-used
+                task.init = 1
                 return(Task.done)
             else:
                 return(Task.cont)