diff --git a/internal/outofband/action_handlers.go b/internal/outofband/action_handlers.go
index 993177ff..5054b9f7 100644
--- a/internal/outofband/action_handlers.go
+++ b/internal/outofband/action_handlers.go
@@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ func (h *actionHandler) pollFirmwareInstallStatus(a sw.StateSwitch, c sw.Transit
 			}).Debug("firmware install status query attempt")
 
 		// if BMC has been update and rebooted, no task status is available
-		if action.Firmware.Component == "bmc" && err == ErrTaskNotFound {
+		if action.Firmware.Component == "bmc" && errors.Is(err, ErrTaskNotFound) {
 			return nil
 		}