No Computer Name for Mountain Lion clients

Hi guys,
Have anyone else seen or have a fix for Mountain Lion clients Computer names being displayed as "-" in Apple Remote Desktop Admin 3.6.1 and client?
I've deleted preferences and re-scanned with the same results

Thanks John,
All of my 10.8.2 clients are fresh installs on new MBP's
Everything looks fine under Sharing preference panel with the computer name and .local name
I have 5 machines like this and its annoying, the current user column is fine so I can tell which one is which, I can take observe, take control of these clients with no problem.
My ARD Admin Mac is 10.7.5

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