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Do Grille Guards Work with Collision Avoidance Systems?

Are you an over-the-road truck driver? Do you get behind the wheel of your rig each and every day and hit the road for work? Are you looking for ways to improve safety for yourself and other drivers in your fleet? A RIGGUARD grille guard provides an impressive list of benefits – and increased protection is #1 on the list. With that said, many modern trucks employ radar collision avoidance systems to help you remain safe on the road and many potential customers at RIGGUARD want to know – do grille guards work with collision avoidance systems? We are here to help answer your questions!

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Are RIGGUARDs Compatible with Radar and Collision Avoidance Systems?

Yes and No. Modern collision avoidance systems employed by tractor trailer manufacturers employ front-mounted radar systems integrated within the front bumper. These innovative systems will detect potential collisions and can provide audio and visual signals to the driver that will help improve reaction times and keep drivers safe on the road. A grille guard can provide added protection for the front of your truck and even prevent damage to the integrated collision avoidance systems – which can be expensive to repair.

When you select a grille guard for your rig, it is important that you choose a design that will not impair the ability of the collision avoidance system to detect potential threats. A more compact grille guard design can block and interfere with the radar and sensors employed by the truck and grille guards are not one-size-fits-all when it comes to compatibility with collision avoidance systems. Make sure you find a grille guard that is compatible with the collision avoidance system employed by your truck make and model. 

Which RIGGUARD Grille Guards are Compatible with Collision Avoidance Systems?

RIGGUARD was established in 2004 in Northeast Wisconsin and provides trucking companies with a comprehensive lineup of grille guards that are compatible with many truck brands and their collision avoidance systems. Popular truck brands that RIGGUARD products will fit include – Volvo, Kenworth, Freightliner, Mack, Peterbilt, International, Isuzu, Western Star, and more. The compatibility of RIGGUARD grille guards with modern collision avoidance systems will depend on the make and model of your truck and the grille guard that you choose. Select RIGGUARD L Series Models are compatible with MOST modern radar systems and RIGGUARD P Series Models are expected to be compatible with ALL modern radar systems.

Here is a list of RIGGUARD models and their compatibility with collision avoidance systems.

  • RIGGUARD L Series – 2200L Model – Most Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD L Series – 2300L Model – Most Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD L Series – 2400L Model – Most Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD L Series – 3400L Model – Most Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD L Series – 3400UH Model – Most Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD L Series – 4500UH Model – Most Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD P Series – 2200P Model – All Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD P Series – 2300P Model – All Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD P Series – 2400P Model – All Radar Systems
  • RIGGUARD P Series – 3400P Model – All Radar Systems
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If you put in long hours on the road behind the wheel of a tractor trailer and you want to improve your level of safety, a RIGGUARD grille guard may check all the boxes. Before you click BUY on your computer, you may be asking – do grille guards work with collision avoidance systems? We can help answer your questions right here at RIGGUARD and help you find the right grille guard for your rig. Contact RIGGUARD today for more information on our products!