Does anyone have a copy of that recall or know what was done for the recall?

First I have heard about it.

"Recall" or
"TSB" Technical Service Bulletin ?

Either way, I'd like to see it.

I do know of a TSB for the tops

Attached is the TSB 92-260-10

Is it 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Recall NHTSA 88V191000?

I can't find it on the NHTSA site anymore but the summary is
WEBBING ON THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELTS MAY BE TOO LONG

Interesting

This is the only one i see for the top

#9R13: CAMPAIGN: CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH DISENGAGEMENT - (Jan 12, 1990)VEHICLES INVOLVED:
Involved are certain 1989-90 Chevrolet Camaro IROC and RS models equipped with convertible tops (GM body style 67) with the following breakpoints:

YEAR/MODEL PLANT FROM THROUGH ----------- ----- ---- ------- 1989 F Van Nuys (L) SOP KL210721 1990 F Van Nuys (L) SOP LL121103

All affected vehicles have been identified by the VIN listing provided to involved dealers with this bulletin. Any dealer not receiving a listing was not shipped any of the affected vehicles.



#90-C-11: CAMPAIGN: CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH DISENGAGEMENT - (Jan 12, 1990)VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 1989-90 Chevrolet Camaro IROC and RS models equipped with convertible tops (G.M. body style 67) within the following VIN breakpoints:

YEAR/MODEL PLANT FROM THROUGH ---------- ----- ---- ------- 1989 F Van Nuys KL100003 KL210721

1990 F Van Nuys LL100005 LL121103



Model and Year: 1989-90 CHEVROLET CAMAROS WITH CONVERTIBLE TOPS (IROC AND RS MODELS) - (G.M. BODY STYLE 67) **********PROGRAM EXPIRED************

Some good stuff here. There was a specific recall/bulletin for '89's due to creating wear spots or holes on the b-pillar area.

There must have been an error with the NHTSA website on Thursday because now the one I referenced can be found on their site.

It specifically notes Convertibles:

December 13, 1988 NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V191000
INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT

IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT MAY BE REDUCED.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 88V191000

Manufacturer GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 34

Summary

WEBBING ON THE BUCKLE PORTION OF THE REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELTS MAY BE TOO LONG.

Remedy

REPLACE REAR INBOARD SEAT BELTS WITH BELTS OF THE PROPER LENGTH.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR INBOARD SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERTIBLE TOP PASSENGER CARS.

This is VERY interesting.
K = 1989
L = Van Nuys
a KL210721 is a Firebird VIN, not a Camaro VIN.

I do know that the 1991 Latches are better than the 1989 original latches. I got a 1991 top, and I noticed the latches were improved, they looked about the same but they seemed to be a little better, so I replaced them.

Someone I know bought an '89 IROC convertible new. He said sometime around 1990 or so, GM sent him to a local shop to have something adjusted in the mechanism and a new top installed for that reason. It looks like some trim screws were installed by ASC were too long and rubbed on the top when down.

That's exactly what mine seems to be doing. I can't see what screws would be causing this though. I'll dig a little deeper. Thx.

I have 4 holes in my top, I bet this is the issue. Interesting indeed.

Two rub mark/holes in original top, passenger side sail panel area.

I would have to check ,but yep, that is where mine appear to be. I ended up getting some Iron-on patch material to put over the holes so they did not leak. I have a black Top so it was easy to match.

My 91 also. The drivers side has three, 2 in a similar spot as pictured above and one about 1/2 way in the window line just above where it seals on the window. This one has just started within the last 6 months and is about to poke through. Where did you find the patches? I have a black top also and was going to try and cut some small black canvas circles and glue them down.

I believe I got them at Jo Ann Fabrics, might have been Michaels, but they had a Iron-On patch pretty heavy duty, and the pattern looks about the same. The Black was not exactly black, more of a deep navy Blue, nothing a little black marker did not fix.to make it look better. I took a piece of wood and used that to iron on to get the patch on.

From the inside or outside? Got any pics?

I ironed them on the outside, because I had holes about the size of dimes. Unfortunately I do not have pix right now and it is on a top bunk in my barn, so I would have to move some cars to get it down. Next time I get it down I will try to remember to take a pic and get it to you Charlie

Exactly!

I have a hole there too in my 1989 camaro

Doesn't bother me as I never put the top up but would be nice to fix

My 88 has similar rub marks they aren’t all the way through so I’m really careful putting the top up and down…. I feel like the wear comes from the top being lowered in and out of the well…. The frame must be pushing the fabric against the well harder in certain spots…

My top is in good shape but it makes me want to replace it since the rest of the car is so nice a level above the top…. But the top is mostly down when I drive it…. I also worry the wear will just re-appear on the new top…