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The headlight switch has 3 outputs: Headlights, Side/tail/dash and Dash dimer. Output from the side/tail/... goes through the dash DIMMER so if the side/tail/dash switch has failed, the tail lights won't work either. But you were right to check the fuse first. That's a good place to start.

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Q: What beside fuses can cause dashboard light and tail lights to go out at the same time?
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