[Yaesu] Mic cord woes

[Mike]

The strain relief on my FT-2600 (in the car) broke right where it joins 
the body of the mic, exposing about 1/4 inch of the conductors. Chunks 
have flaked off spontaneously, and now it has split in line with the 
cord. It gets very little use, and is close enough that the cord isn't 
unduly stretched.
Any one else experience anything like this? I am reluctant to replace it 
if it's likely to happen again. Out of warranty, of course.
73, Mike NF4L