Having problem with lens identification in LRC

When importing images (I shoot Nikon D800 and D850 with Nikon lenses), lightroom will not identify the lens correctly.  The import shows up as a generic lens:

• import will be 24.0-120.0 mm f/40
• Correct is:Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

There are a small amount of images that have the correct information in the catalog.  If I look at the EXIF data from a sample of two files, one that is correct and one with the generic name, both have the correct information.  HOWEVER, comparing the xmp files is not.  The DSC_9863.xmp file is the one that works and the DSC_9729.xmp is the one that is the generic name.

This has been a pain in my backside for a LONG time and I hope someone has some suggestions.