I'd DEFINITELY try the dealer. Any company worth iat least ts weight in dog poop has a "hidden" warranty policy that is several weeks to months LONGER than the stated, legal warranty. This is because the WORST feeling in the world is what has happened to you. We actually had a written policy on our phone warranty that was to "...put 'em on hold for a minute...then let them know that you think that you can sneak it in..."